Fears Brunswick MidasvsMakina Gabriel_I
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Measurements
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Brunswick Midas
Gabriel_I
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Thickness
20mm
11.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$3,757
$725
lowest
Movement
ETA/Peseux 7001
Sellita SW260-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Fears Brunswick Midas's attractive golden-silver dial and elegant, classic design. Some reviewers note the hand-polished dial and attention to detail. One owner points out a potential misalignment of the applied "12" numeral. The manual-wind ETA/Peseux 7001 movement offers a 38-40 hour power reserve and lacks hacking seconds. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick Midas highly for its attractive dial and elegant design, though some question its value proposition.
Owners praise the MAKINA GABRIEL_I's unique mid-century inspired design and sector dial. One owner finds the blue plated hands harsh, preferring a heat-blued finish. The MAKINA GABRIEL_I features a Sellita SW260-1 automatic movement and 100m water resistance, though its 40mm case can appear bulky. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the MAKINA GABRIEL_I for its distinctive design and value at $600.
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