Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)vsOceaneva Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin

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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.

Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) at true scale

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

Oceaneva Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin at true scale

Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

lowest

45mm

Thickness

20mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$3,122

$325

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret D100

Miyota 9120

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
20mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
Miyota 9120
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,122
$325
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Reviews

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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.

Oceaneva Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva Mens Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin Watch for its value and build quality. The watch is noted for its smooth second-hand sweep, attributed to its 28,800 vibrations per hour movement. One owner describes the Oceaneva Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin Watch as dressy, cool, and super thin, questioning its $500 price point. Another owner highlights its tank-like build and impressive specifications, considering it a favorite despite the brand's limited attention. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva Mens Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin Watch highly for its smooth second-hand sweep and thin profile at the price.