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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$335

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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