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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and elegant, minimalist design, with many appreciating its slim profile. One owner highlights the appealing blue dial color, while another notes it keeps excellent time. However, some question its value proposition, especially given the use of an external movement and its price point relative to competitors. One owner found the watch had a larger presence on the wrist than expected. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic highly for its classic dress watch aesthetic and elegant design.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic34mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic50h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic30m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic$6,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 ct 5N gold
Water Resistance
15m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
35100
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$6,500
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