One of Britain’s oldest watch companies, Fears has a significant history which dates back to 1846, when the founder Edwin Fears first established the business in Bristol, England. Now in the safe hands of the founder’s great-great-great-grandson, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, who reawakened the family business from a lengthy slumber, Fears are once again firmly rooted within the landscape of British watchmaking. 

Quintessentially British in character, the cushion-shaped case of the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour Coral Lacquer watch is inspired by a gentlemen’s watch from the Fears archives from the 1920s. Polished and brushed finishes enhance its curved profile, and it is fitted with a rounded onion-shaped crown whose functional grooves add a flourish to its design. While the handsome styling of the watch ensures that it fits effortlessly into the contemporary dress watch category, the ergonomic characteristics of the case, and its robust water resistance of 100m lend it perfectly to daily wear too.

The dial is rendered with a glossy lacquer finish in a vibrant coral tone that is achieved using multiple layers, leading to a black minutes track with a brushed finish upon which the minutes scale is printed in white. Against its pristine white background the black hour numeral stands out superbly in readiness for its instantaneous ‘jump’ when the Fears-shaped minutes hand passes. Other subtle nuances such as the black PVD frame around the hour window and the raised central sector bring the dial to life, adding depth and beauty to the arrangement.

Inside, and beating at a rate of 28’800 vib/h, the automatic JJ01 movement is based on a Swiss Sellita SW200 calibre, and features a module developed in-house by Christopher Ward. The movement has a power reserve of 39 hours, and is regulated to Chronometer grade ensuring precision.

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour Coral Lacquer watch wears on a hand made leather strap, lined with deep blue Alcantara, secured with a steel pin buckle.