Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)vsZelos Nova 37

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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)

Zelos Nova 37 at true scale

Nova 37

Diameter

38mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

n/a

Thickness

20mm

7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$3,122

$899

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret D100

ETA/Peseux 7001

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
20mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Charcoal
Salmon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
ETA/Peseux 7001

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,122
$899
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Reviews

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

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.

Zelos Nova 37

The Zelos Nova 37 is praised for its spectacular 37mm dimensions and thin, light wearability, with owners highlighting the hand-wound movement and case design. Some prefer simpler indices over Arabic numerals on the dial, and legibility is a concern for some based on photos. The meteorite dial is noted as a standout feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its exceptional wearability and striking dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.