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Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Brunswick (Anthracite)
FearsBrunswick (Anthracite)
MSRP $26,670
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick (Anthracite)38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick (Anthracite)40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick (Anthracite)30m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Brunswick (Anthracite)$26,670
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LJP D100
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,670
$239

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)

The Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) is praised for its anthracite dial with raised Arabic numerals and unique eye-dropper hands, which shift from anthracite to silver in different light. Its 38mm cushion case is noted for its contoured design that fits well on the wrist. One owner found the case back to be a letdown. The manually wound ETA 7001 movement offers a 38-40 hour power reserve without hacking seconds. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) for its distinctive dial and comfortable wearability.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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