Which is cheaper, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Longines DOLCEVITA is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $3,125 for the Fears Brunswick — a $1,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 43.8mm versus 38mm for the Fears Brunswick — a 5.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Fears Brunswick.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Brunswick.

What movement does the Fears Brunswick run compared to the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Fears Brunswick runs a manual caliber (ETA 7001), while the Longines DOLCEVITA runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Fears BrunswickvsLongines DOLCEVITA

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fears Brunswick

fears-brunswick

MSRP $3,125

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.757.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick38mm

DOLCEVITA43.8mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick40h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

Brunswick10m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

Brunswick$3,125

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

38mm

43.8mm

Thickness

11.25mm

10.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

43.8mm

Lug Width

20mm

19mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

10m

30m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Brown

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

ETA 7001

L592.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,125

$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its elegant dial, beautiful case shape, and value, with some finding its aesthetic superior to other luxury brands. One owner notes the presentation box is high quality. However, multiple owners flag the crown as comically bad and difficult to wind or set. This quartz fashion watch offers a dynamic dial and good wrist presence at $1,600, featuring interchangeable straps. Overall, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its classy appearance and value, with the elegant dial being a key draw.

From video reviewers

The Longines DOLCEVITA's automatic movement is praised for its accuracy and smooth operation. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is comfortable, making it suitable for everyday wear. A drawback is the watch's lume could be brighter, which might be a problem for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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