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Fears BrunswickvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11.25mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
V115
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$375
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