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Fears BrunswickvsGrand Seiko STGK031

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
STGK031
Grand SeikoSTGK031
MSRP $6,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
STGK03130mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
STGK03150h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
STGK031100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
STGK031$6,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
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
9S27
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$6,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 STGK031

Grand Seiko STGK031 owners widely praise its subtle, light pink dial that shifts to appear white or silver depending on lighting, its refined 30mm case size, and its simple elegance. Some find the 30mm sizing perfect for wearability, with one owner noting it is ideal for those who find 38mm watches too large. The Zaratsu polishing is also a noted strength. However, the Calibre 9S27 movement has a 50-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +8 to -3 seconds per day, which some consider modest for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko STGK031 highly for its versatile dial and refined 30mm case.

From video reviewers

The 50-hour power reserve of the Calibre 9S27 movement is a shared strength. The 36mm lug-to-lug measurement is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the premium feel of the polished stainless steel case and bracelet compared to Zaratsu polishing.

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