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Fears Jubilee EditionvsRolex 1908

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
1908
Rolex1908
MSRP $28,850
What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
190867h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
190850m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
10m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black
Indices
Applied
Index

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
7140
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
67h
Jewels
25
38
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$28,850
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