Which is cheaper, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Longines DOLCEVITA is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $3,125 for the Fears Brunswick — a $1,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 47mm versus 38mm for the Fears Brunswick — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Fears Brunswick.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Brunswick or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Brunswick.

What movement does the Fears Brunswick run compared to the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Fears Brunswick runs a manual caliber (ETA 7001), while the Longines DOLCEVITA runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Fears BrunswickvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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

Fears Brunswick

fears-brunswick

MSRP $3,125

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.767.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick38mm

DOLCEVITA47mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick40h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

Brunswick10m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

Brunswick$3,125

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Brown

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

ETA 7001

L592.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,125

$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Fratello

Hodinkee

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its value and dial, with one owner finding it comfortable on the bracelet and stating its dial makes an alternative look pedestrian. One owner, however, described the crown as poor and the date window as useless. The Longines DOLCEVITA X YVY collaboration is a quartz watch that offers a bold, versatile look at $1,600, blending classic elegance with edgy style. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Longines DOLCEVITA to be a great value, with its dial being a standout feature.

Hodinkee

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