Farer MarsdenvsFears Brunswick 38 (Steel)

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Marsden at true scale

Marsden

Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) at true scale

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

Diameter

35mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

lowest

42mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

n/a

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$3,122

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

La Joux-Perret D100

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Charcoal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
La Joux-Perret D100
Power Reserve
45h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$3,122
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Reviews

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

Farer Marsden

Owners widely appreciate Farer's playful color palettes and overall value for money, with one owner specifically praising the brand's exceptional customer service. One owner notes the Farer Marsden's 50M water resistance as low and reports a lack of resistance when winding, describing it as feeling broken. Another owner finds the Farer Marsden's price high compared to other field watches, questioning its value proposition despite acknowledging its attractive design. Overall, owners find Farer watches to offer good value, though one owner suggests the experience and product may not be worth the hype.

Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)

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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