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Fears BrunswickvsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.8mm
Thickness
11.25mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium
Water Resistance
10m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9RB1
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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