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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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