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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsSpinnaker Hull

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Hull100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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