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Fears BrunswickvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11.25mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium
Water Resistance
10m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9R65
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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