Fears BrunswickvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Fears Brunswick at true scale

Brunswick

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time at true scale

VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

n/a

Thickness

11.3mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$3,125

$428

lowest

Movement

ETA/Peseux 7001

Ronda 1062

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Ronda 1062
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$428
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Reviews

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Fears Brunswick

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Brunswick for its elegant, vintage-inspired design, textured dials, and hand-applied numerals, with many highlighting the superior case and dial finishing. Some owners find the 38mm case size and cushion shape very wearable, though one reviewer suggested a slightly smaller dial. The watch is frequently described as expensive for a microbrand using an off-the-shelf movement, with some questioning its value proposition against more established brands, while others feel the unique design and finishing justify the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its distinctive design and finishing, with the price being the primary point of contention.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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