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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
15m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$399

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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 G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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