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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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