Which is cheaper, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE?

At MSRP the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE is the cheaper of the two at $3,000, against $3,545 for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) — a $545 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE?

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) wears larger at 40mm versus 34mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE is rated to 30m versus 15m for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black).

What movement does the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE uses the L899.5.

Side by side

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

brunswick-40-filton-raven-black

MSRP $3,545

Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

L2.409.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm

MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick 40 (Black)40h

MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h

Water Resistance

Brunswick 40 (Black)15m

MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m

MSRP

Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

L899.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,545

$3,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing and legible dial, balancing classic and complex design elements, with many considering it a great value for its complications. Reviewers note the 40mm case feels well-balanced, and the Caliber L899 movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners suggest the price point may be high relative to alternatives, and the 3 bar water resistance means it is not suitable for swimming, while the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE highly for its attractive dial and complications at its price point.

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