Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)vsMaen Manhattan 三七
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Measurements
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Brunswick 38 (Steel)

Manhattan 三七
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Thickness
20mm
9.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$3,122
$951
lowest
Movement
La Joux-Perret D100
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 三七 for its satisfying finishing quality and comfortable 37mm wearability, with one owner specifically highlighting the gemstone-like dial that changes appearance in different lighting. Reviewers note its appealing case profile and modest dimensions, though one editorial source flags an average accuracy deviation of +/- 12 seconds per day. The consensus is that owners rate the Maen Manhattan 三七 highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.
The ultra-thin profile at around 7.1mm is a key characteristic. Reviewers noted the unique dial design as a standout element.
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