Fears
Brunswick 40 '1846 Edition'
The 180th Anniversary Edition
Created exclusively for the Alliance of British Watch & Clockmakers British Watchmakers' Day and only available to purchase from the event on the day (7th March, 2026).
The Fears Brunswick 40 '1846 Edition' takes a similar form to the stainless steel Brunswick 40, however this edition is slightly slimmer and paired with a brand new movement. Meticulously crafted from precious, hallmarked, Sterling Silver (925).
Just 25 pieces of these precious watches have been made, each numbered and featuring a dial inspired and influenced by the first pocket watch Edwin Fear made in 1846.
This special piece completes the trifecta of Fears Sterling Silver models after the 'Edwardian Edition' (2025) and '1924 Edition' (2024) made for previous British Watchmakers' Days.
- Case: 40mm, Sterling Silver (925), polished, 20mm lug width
- Dial: White, dual-section lacquered finish with black printing
- Strap: Fears Blue, pigs leather, handmade
- Movement: LJP G121M, time only, manual winding
- Water Resistance: 100 metres (10 ATM)
- Limited Edition: 25 pieces only
- Price: £4,350 (inc. VAT)
If you would like to express an interest in securing one please contact us.
Graceful and complex, the curvaceous Brunswick silhouette takes its inspiration from a gentleman’s cushion case watch in the Fears archives, first made in 1924.
CASE
The '1846 Edition's elegant 40mm cushion-shaped case has no flat surfaces, with even the solid case back having a gentle sweep. This special edition is made from solid Sterling Silver and crafted entirely from this understated metal, the case’s glancing curves are machined from 925 Sterling Silver with a deep polish all over, highlighting the beauty and radiance of the metal.
The case and the solid caseback each bear hallmarks from the London Assay Office, and, following a Fears tradition, our company's registered makers mark comprise the initials of the Managing Director when the watch was built (in this case: ‘NBS’ for our (4th) Managing Director, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill).
The bespoke silver ‘onion’-shaped winding crown has fine grooves that catch the light, adding a touch of radiance to the edge of the case. This crown is set with a diamond (which on a Fears watch signifies a case made entirely from a precious metal).
DIAL
Multiple layers of hand-polished pure white lacquer make up this dial inspired by Edwin Fear's original 1846 pocket watch. It's dual-section enamel-style construction offers depth and clarity which is then accentuated by a large recessed sub-seconds.
The Fears makers mark, alongside this set of Roman numerals, are a recreation of how they appeared on dials in the late-1840s when Fears was first established.
HANDS
The Fears Brunswick 40 '1846 Edition' spade-shaped hands are a homage to those found in the Fears Archive from Edwin Fear's original pocket watch in 1846 and onwards.
Each set of hands have been thermally-blued by a flame in the same way Fears hands would have been made over a century ago. This traditional method of thermally hardening the steel results in a finish that will flit from almost black to electric blue as they catch the light.
MOVEMENT
The Brunswick 40 '1846 Edition' is powered by a new calibre from La Joux-Perret - the Swiss-made, manual winding, LJP G121M movement. This movement is the top-grade version, with an impressive 60-hour power reserve.
The architecture positions the seconds mechanism further from the centre of the dial which allows in this execution for an enlarged sub-seconds (echoing that of the pocket watches it's inspired by).
STRAP
The Brunswick 40 '1846 Edition' is fitted with a handmade Fears Blue strap crafted from pigs leather with tonal stitching and fold-over edges that reflects Fears' heritage whilst retaining a premium feel.
This soft and supple leather has a buttery feel with a dimpled surface and was widely used during Fears' past - particularly on sterling silver wrist watches from the 1910s and 1920s. It is very hard wearing whilst being both flexible and as strong as calf leather.
Lined in genuine Alcantara® dyed a deep shade of blue, this lining is supremely soft against the skin yet resistant against wear. The Brunswick is designed to fit all of the straps in our range, which you can easily fit yourself without tools.
The strap is fastened by a bespoke and matching hallmarked sterling silver pin buckle.
INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED
Each watch we make carries a unique serial number. Engraved between the 20mm lugs at 12 o’clock, this number helps us identify your watch and its history.
LIMITED EDITION
These watches also have their edition number engraved on the caseback, which identifies them as one of a very small hand-built production run of just 25 watches.
AMOS BOX
All Fears watches are presented in a slim, rectangular, wooden box made of solid ash and stained in our bespoke shade of blue. This luxury box was inspired by traditional slim Fears watch boxes used in the past, in which the watch lies flat. Recognising the company's heritage, we called this box the Amos, after the names of both the 2nd and 3rd Managing Directors.
The top of the box is discreetly engraved with the Fears logo and features a gentle bevel around its edges, whilst the interior is lined in genuine cream suede. The box is secured by a polished chrome push button, keeping your watch safe and secure.
Case
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925 Sterling Silver. Polished finished. Screw down solid case back. Polished Sterling Silver 'onion' shape crown, set with a flawless diamond. 40mm x 40mm, 47mm lug-to-lug, 20mm lug width, depth 11.1mm to top of domed sapphire glass. Made in Hong Kong Hallmarked by the London Assay Office (England) |
Movement
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La Joux-Perret G121M manual winding mechanical, TOP-grade, blued screws, 60 hr power reserve Made in Switzerland |
Dial |
Dial size: 33.5 mm / 1.32 inch White. Multi-layer with enamel-style construction. Large recessed subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. Black printed Roman numerals. Made in Hong Kong |
Hands |
Spade shaped hands. Thermally blued. Made in Hong Kong |
Glass
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Sapphire Crystal front with ARdur® anti-reflective coating inside & outside. Made in Hong Kong Coated in Switzerland |
Functions
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Hours, Minutes with subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. |
Water Resistance
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100m (10 ATM)
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Strap / Buckle
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Fears Blue in Pigs leather (w/ foldover edges), lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Leather made in England Strap hand-made in Belgium ------------------------------------- Bespoke Sterling Silver matching pin buckle. Made in Hong Kong Hallmarked by the London Assay Office (England) |
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All Fears wristwatches purchase directly from the Fears Watch Company Limited and Authorised Fears Stockists come with a Fears Guarantee (the ‘Guarantee’). The Guarantee is valid for two years from the original date of purchase as recorded in the Fears WatchBook issued with your Fears watch. Any claims made under the Guarantee require proof of purchase and sight of the Fears WatchBook. In the first instance a fault with the Fears watch will be repaired free of charge or, if the watch is not able to be repaired, it will be replaced with a Fears watch of a similar model.
The Guarantee covers defects in materials or mechanical failure of the case, crystal (glass), watch movement, dial, and hands during the two-year period.
The Guarantee does not cover:
- defects in materials of the strap or buckle;
- pre-owned watches not sold directly by the Fears Watch Company Limited or by an Authorised Fears Stockist;
- damage due to general wear and tear and ageing of the watch;
- damage due to abnormal storage;
- damage due to the watch not being operated in accordance with the user instructions;
- damage caused by normal use, accidents or misuse; damage caused by contact with moisture or water; or
- any alterations or repairs conducted by anyone other than Fears or those recommended by Fears.
To ensure the reliable running of your Fears watch for years to come, please do not engage anyone other than Fears or those recommended by Fears to conduct servicing, repair, or engraving. The Guarantee becomes void in the event of servicing, repair, or engraving by any person other than Fears or those recommended by Fears.
The Guarantee does not in any way affect your rights against Fears nor any other mandatory statutory rights you may have.