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Fears BrunswickvsRolex Datejust

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
Datejust
RolexDatejust
MSRP $39,400
What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

Rolex Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its robust elegance, versatility, and timeless design, with many highlighting the comfort of the Jubilee bracelet and the dynamic appeal of various dial colors. Reviewers consider it a cornerstone of the brand, noting its historical significance and aesthetic variety which allows for a personalized feel suitable for any occasion. Some owners find polished surfaces gather scratches quickly, and servicing is eventually costly, while others consider certain configurations too flashy. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its seamless versatility and robust build, making it a classic choice.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
Datejust31mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
Datejust55h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
Datejust100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
Datejust$39,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
31mm
Thickness
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
10m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Light Green
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
2236
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$39,400
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