Small-batch, Britain-built

Graceful and complex, the curvaceous Fears Brunswick is an exacting object to create. It takes its inspiration from a gentleman’s cushion case watch in the Fears archives, first made in 1924, and a dial colour used in the 1940s and 50s. The Brunswick’s elegant 38mm cushion-shaped case has no flat surfaces, with even the solid caseback having a gentle sweep. Each individually-numbered case’s glancing curves are machined from 316L stainless steel in Germany, to a level usually reserved for precious metals. The depth of the polish belies the sophistication of the machinery and the skill of the operator.

The Brunswick is powered by a beautifully finished, Swiss made, manual winding ETA 7001 movement, which can be wound each day using a traditional ‘onion’-shaped winding crown. Made in Switzerland, the crown’s grooves catch the light, adding a touch of radiance to the edge of the case.

The Brunswick Champagne features a gold dial which reproduces the rich colour of the famous sparkling wine. Finished with layers of real 18ct yellow gold, the dial has a warmth that complements the coolness of the steel case. Expertly made in Germany, the surface of the dial features a glass bead blasted finish, giving a frosted appearance with a gentle sparkle. The main surface finish is complemented by concentric circle finishing on the sunken sub-seconds at 6 o’clock.

This Brunswick watch is paired with a handmade Bristol Leather strap which has been vegetable tanned in Britain’s oldest vegetable tannery, Bristol’s Thomas Ware & Sons. Its stainless steel pin buckle is subtly engraved with the Fears signature ‘Pipette’ logo.

Specifications

Case

Material: 316L stainless steel case
Size: 38mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire with dual-sided anti-reflective coating
Case Back: Stainless steel, screwed with limited edition engravings
Crown: Push/pull, traditional onion shape
Water Resistance: 5 bar (50 meters)
Lug Width: 20mm
Case manufacture: Germany

Movement

Calibre: Top-grade ETA 7001 manual winding mechanical, finished with Côtes de Genève.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6:00

Dial

Dial material: Copper with 18ct yellow gold galvanic coating, blasted
Dial markers: Diamond-polished, hand-applied. Fears-exclusive "Edwin" historical typeface
Hands: Fears’ style lance-shaped handset, laser-cut from steel, bevelled & polished by hand and heat-blued
Dial manufacture: Germany