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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$4,100

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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