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

At MSRP the Fears Brunswick is the cheaper of the two at $3,125, against $8,150 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $5,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Fears Brunswick wears larger at 38mm versus 30.6mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 7.4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Fears BrunswickvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Fears Brunswick

fears-brunswick

MSRP $3,125

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.142.8.73.2

MSRP $8,150

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick38mm

EVIDENZA30.6mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick40h

EVIDENZA45h

Water Resistance

Brunswick10m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Brunswick$3,125

EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

38mm

30.6mm

Thickness

11.25mm

8.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

36.2mm

Lug Width

20mm

14mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Gold

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

10m

30m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Brown

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic 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

$8,150

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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.

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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