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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
15m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$350

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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.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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