The Heritage-Inspired Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jumping Hours ‘Edwardian Edition’

Fears is a British watch brand founded in Bristol in 1846. Although the company went bust in 1976, the brand was resuscitated by a sixth-generation Fear in 2016, making it one of the oldest family-run companies in Britain. Proud of its heritage and incorporating design cues from the past, Fears introduces a limited edition of its Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour in a sterling silver case with a dial inspired by archival Fears Edwardian-era pocket watches. Limited to 10 pieces, the watches will be available exclusively at British Watchmakers’ Day 2025.

The 40.5mm cushion-shaped case of the Brunswick Jump Hour ‘Edwardian Edition’ harks back to a 1924 Fears Ltd. model. The cushion-shaped case is shared by all Brunswick references and is named after a square in Bristol. Crafted in 925 sterling silver, complete with London Assay Office hallmarks and the Fears’ Watch Company maker’s mark, the gleaming polished case has a thickness of 12.8mm and a diamond set in the large silver onion crown. While its case and dial transmit an attractive retro vibe, the screw-down caseback ensures a more-than-adequate 100m water-resistance rating.

Inspired by the elegant Edwardian-era pocket watches from the Fears archive, the bright ‘porcelain white’ dial is composed of multiple layers of white lacquer. It is then polished by hand before the crisp black markings are printed on top. At noon is the large round aperture for the jumping hour display that intersects a much larger circular track for the minutes indicated by a glossy black varnished pipette-style hand. Minimalist yet legible at the same time, the large black period-correct Arabic numerals in the jumping hours window were designed especially for this watch.

Unlike many watch brands flaunting heritage names, Fears is open about the provenance of all the components. The case, for example, is made in Hong Kong and hallmarked in London, the dial is made in Germany, and the jumping hour module comes from fellow Brit Christopher Ward. The automatic Sellita SW200 base features a Christopher Ward J101 jumping hour module and delivers a modest 38-hour power reserve.

The watch is delivered with a handmade maple red Alcantara strap and a sterling silver pin buckle. Limited to just 10 pieces, each watch is individually numbered on the caseback. The watches will be sold exclusively at the 2025 edition of British Watchmakers’ Day (08/03/2025) and retail for GBP 5,450 (incl. VAT).

More information at FearsWatches.com.