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Fears BrunswickvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9R31
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$8,800

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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 SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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