Duxot Colmar AutomaticvsFears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
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Measurements
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Colmar Automatic
Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
lowest
Thickness
14mm
lowest
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$179
lowest
$3,122
Movement
Seiko NH35
La Joux-Perret D100
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Duxot Colmar Automatic for its appealing design and well-made construction, noting its reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some find the watch overpriced for its components, while one owner wishes the lume lasted longer. Overall, owners appreciate the Duxot Colmar Automatic for its unique aesthetic and solid build at its price point.
The case finishing and applied indices are strong points. The bracelet design was not consistently described.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) for its elegant design, featuring hand-polished or glass bead-blasted dials with art-deco or Arabic numerals and rose gold accents, all housed within a versatile 38mm case. The case finishing is consistently noted as well-executed, with a mix of brushing and polishing. Some owners question the $4,400 price point and perceive a decrease in quality and component origin compared to earlier models, with one suggesting the bracelet adds an unjustified cost. One reviewer found the La Joux Perret D100 movement's finishing not the most refined but appropriate for the $3,650 price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) highly for its striking dial designs and refined case finishing at its price point.
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