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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
38mm
Water Resistance
15m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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