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Fears BrunswickvsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.25mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Platinum
Water Resistance
10m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9S64
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$38,000

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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