Designed and built in the UK
As a British watch company with a distinguished heritage on these shores, we are proud to design and build our watches in the UK.
Read moreThe Rectangular Fears
A luxury British watch company, with heritage.
Welcome to Fears
We meticulously hand build watches in Britain that exude understated elegance, which can be worn and appreciated everyday by all.
First established in Bristol in 1846, the company today is owned and run by the founding family carrying on the tradition and values.
The Fears Collection
Arnos Pewter Blue
$5,400 Inc. Vat
$4,500 Ex. Vat
Brunswick 38 'Orchid'
From $3,850
Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour Raven Black
From $4,400
Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour Coral Lacquer
From $4,400
Brunswick 40 Silver
From $3,750
Brunswick 38 White
From $3,100
Brunswick 38 Champagne
From $3,500
Brunswick 40 Pink
From $3,750
Redcliff 39.5 Date Pewter Grey
From $3,100
Redcliff 39.5 Date Raven Black
From $3,100
Redcliff 39.5 Date Cherry Red
From $3,100
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Our Values & Ethos
Expert suppliers
We are proud to work with talented, specialist suppliers, many of whom are family-owned independent businesses just like us.
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Boutique
No. 4, Clifton Arcade, Bristol, BS8 4AA
Our new Bristol Boutique is here for you to come and see, try-on and purchase from the Fears collection of watches, straps and special boutique-only accessories.
The Fears Boutique is also the home of our Fears 'Boutique Editions' and the only physical location where you can try-on and purchase these exclusive watches.
Tuesday - Saturday
10am - 5:30pm
You can book your visit here.
Fears is established
A 22-year-old watchmaker named Edwin Fear establishes a workshop and showroom at Nos. 33-35 Redcliff Street in Bristol.
Move to Bristol Bridge
Edwin Fear acquires No. 4 Bristol Bridge at the end of Redcliff Street and moves the headquarters to this new location.
(2nd) Managing Director
Amos Daniel Fear
Following the death of Edwin Fear, the business is handed down to his son Amos Daniel Fear, who at 21, becomes the second managing director.
First 50 years
Half-Centenary
As the Victorian period closes, Fears celebrates its first 50 years.
Incorporation
Fears is incorporated as a limited company and changes its name from ‘Edwin Fear’ to ‘Fears Limited’. From the early 1930s, the business is known simply as ‘Fears’.
Fears (Export) Limited
Fears establishes an export department, called ‘Fears (Export) Limited’ at No. 14 Brunswick Square in Bristol. Within a few years, Fears is exporting to 95 countries worldwide.
(3rd) Managing Director
Amos Reginald Fear
Following the death of his father, Amos Reginald Fear takes over the business and becomes the third managing director of Fears.
Bristol Blitz
All of Fears’ premises are badly hit during the Bristol Blitz. Following the Second World War, the business relocates from the city centre to Clifton.
First 100 years
Centenary collection
Fears celebrates its centenary with a special collection of wrist watches for men and women. A full-page advert in the Bristol Mercury tells the story of Fears from mid-Victorian to mid-century watchmaker.
Fears Closes
After a successful start to the post-war period, the business is wound down following the retirement of Amos Daniel Fear. The final ‘International Catalogue’ is produced in 1975. Soon after, the business closes its doors.
Fears re-established
Fears is re-established by the great-great-great-grandson of Edwin Fear, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, who becomes the fourth Managing Director of the company. Fears releases its first wristwatch in the twenty-first century, the Redcliff.
Brunswick launched
Fears releases its second wristwatch after the relaunch, the Brunswick, named after Brunswick Square in Bristol.
Showroom
Fears opens its first showroom since the 1940s, in Canterbury, England. Once again, people are able try on the Fears watch collection in a stylish environment.
Redcliff "Streamline"
The first 1,000 days since the company was re-established are marked by the launch of a limited edition watch - the Redcliff ‘Streamline’, inspired in design and price by Fears’ original ‘Streamline’ watch from 1946.
GREAT Britain Campaign
Fears becomes a partner of the UK Government's GREAT Britain campaign, helping promote the best that the UK has to offer the world.
175th Anniversary
Fears celebrates the 175th anniversary of Edwin Fear founding the company in 1846.
Back to Bristol
Fears relocated to its historic home city of Bristol, to establish a new Headquarters and Showroom.
Alliance 01 Launch
A Very British Partnership
At the start of the year we launched the Alliance 01. Created in partnership with fellow British brand Christopher Ward for the Alliance of British Watch & Clockmakers.
Return to Clifton
In April 2024, Fears opened its first boutique at No. 4, Clifton Arcade, Bristol. A dedicated space to invite visitors to explore the full Fears collection, try on watches, and discover boutique-exclusive accessories.
The Boutique is also home to the sought-after ‘Boutique Editions,’ only available for purchase in person.