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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 $2,450

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
36.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
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
Brown
Indices
Applied
Diamond 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
$2,450

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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, and value, with many appreciating its classic aesthetic and sharp rendition of a traditional look. The 38.5mm size is frequently cited as a positive for those seeking a more traditional fit, and the "rice grain" bracelet and color are noted as versatile. Some owners find the watch lacks personality compared to other options, and one reviewer points out its 12.4mm thickness can prevent it from easily slipping under a cuff. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its well-executed classic design and strong value proposition.

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