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Astor + Banks ChronovsFears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
15m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$3,545

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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