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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsHemel HFT20

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$450

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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