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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
15m
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$5,000

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster is praised for its vintage aesthetic and versatility, with the Aventurine Blue variant offering a unique starry dial and world time bezel. Owners note the sub-dials are small and difficult to read, and the Sellita SW510 movement exhibits rotor wobble and hand play. The $5,000 price point is a significant increase from previous reissues. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster highly for its vintage aesthetic and unique dial options, despite some concerns about sub-dial legibility and movement characteristics.

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