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Fears Brunswick MidasvsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick Midas

The Fears Brunswick Midas is praised for its elegant, classic design, with one reviewer highlighting the hand-polished dial and art-deco numerals. Another review notes the sterling silver case and enamel-style dial with Roman numerals and a sub-seconds register, inspired by an 1846 pocket watch. A different variant's vertically brushed copper dial is called captivating, though its thermally blued hands and skeletonized design hinder low-light legibility. The manually wound ETA 7001 movement in that variant offers a 38-40 hour power reserve and lacks hacking seconds, with the reviewer preferring a solid case-back over the sapphire exhibition version. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Fears Brunswick Midas's elegant design and detailed finishing, with specific praise for its dial work and classic aesthetic.

anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick Midas38mm
Model 3 Method39mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick Midas
Model 3 Method56h
Water Resistance
Brunswick Midas10m
Model 3 Method50m
MSRP
Brunswick Midas$3,757
Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
20mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
Gold-Plated Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Model 3 Method

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,757
$4,693
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