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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
15m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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