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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
26mm
Thickness
11.9mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
15m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$1,800

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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