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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
15m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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