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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
30.3mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
2R05
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$575

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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