Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)vsMaen Manhattan 37

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.

Owners widely praise the Maen Manhattan 37 for its visually rich, light-playing dial and refined finishing, with many highlighting its sleek 37mm case and overall value. Some owners find the bracelet's taper appealing and its value impressive, while others note a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp and consider the bracelet cheap compared to competitors. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d and another noting excellent timekeeping. The Maen Manhattan 37 is considered sleek and a great look, though some owners with 6.5-inch wrists find it wears larger than expected due to its 47mm lug-to-lug distance. On balance, owners rate the Maen Manhattan 37 highly for its captivating dial and refined finishing at its price point.