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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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