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Fears BrunswickvsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11.25mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Gold
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9R01
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$273,000

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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 SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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