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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsBoldr Safari

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Safari200m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
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
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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