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Fears BrunswickvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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