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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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