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Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition'
The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition'
Please note; this model has now sold out.
The watches are scheduled to be ready for delivery in September 2024 (with a celebratory party at Topper Fine Jewelers in Burlingame, California to celebrate the release of the collection).
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The Fears Brunswick watches@ Collection takes inspiration from the Bentley Boys of the 1920s. These gentleman racers gained notoriety for their string of wins in the first decade of the famous Le Mans 24 hour endurance race.
Their dashing good looks, decadent lifestyles were only matched by the powerful image of their Bentley 4 ½ litres painted in an unmistakable shade of British Racing Green. This iconic colour, forever associated with British success on the race track, was coupled with a large ivory circle painted on the sides of each car displaying a large number in black.
This high contrast disc allowed the racing team in the pits to track the timing and progress of each Bentley car taking part in the race, knowing when they needed to come in for refuel, tyre changes and for another of the Bentley Boys to slip into the driver’s seat before roaring out of the pits and onto the next stage of the race.
These striking design cues are carried over to this collection with leather straps matching the thick straps that held the bonnets securely in place during each race. The dials use layouts and numerals reminiscent of the original speedometers, where the needle often touched 100 mph.
This glamorous period in British motorsport has been captured in the three models that make up the collection.
Project Typo Collection (CGI Video) - https://youtu.be/zS0cENxKE3M?si=MvrSlyQijaExIzAo
- Case: 40.5mm, stainless steel, brushed and polished, 20mm lug width
- Dial: British Racing Green / Ivory colour, black printing and hand-applied rings
- Straps: Chocolate Brown, buffalo leather, handmade / Saville Row vintage tweed, brown check, handmade
- Bracelet: 5-link, stainless steel bracelet with screw links and butterfly clasp
- Movement: Sellita SW200 w/ JJ01 Module, automatic, 38 hour power reserve
- Water Resistance: 100 metres (10 ATM)
- Limited Edition: 25 pieces total
Hand built in Britain.
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 Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition' features an elegant 40.5mm cushion-shaped case has no flat surfaces. The case’s glancing curves are machined from 316L stainless steel, to a level usually reserved for precious metals. The depth of the polish along with the hand grained finish applied to the top of the case’s corners showcase the sophistication of the machinery and the skill of the operator.
Complementing the case is our bespoke ‘onion’-shaped winding screw down crown, signed with the Fears Cypher. The crown’s fine grooves catch the light, adding a touch of radiance to the edge of the case.
DIAL
The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition' features an iconic British Racing Green outer section that contrasts perfectly against an Ivory central section (and minute track) - a colour palette that perfectly encapsulates Fears understated elegance and a nod to our British heritage.
Expertly made, the surface of the dial features a concentric guilloche engraved deeply in the central minute section, with a polished outer section for the chapter ring. Beyond this, the outer dial area has a delicate sunburst finish, pushing outwards towards the edges of the dial. Minimal printing in black and silver ink complements the richness of the dial finishing perfectly.
As this a ‘jump hour’ watch there are no hour numerals on the dial, instead the hour is displayed via a window at 12 o’clock. The disc displaying these numerals is coated in a bright white lacquer before the hours are printed in glossy black ink in Fears bespoke ‘Edwin’ typeface.
The hour window and the chapter ring are surrounded by hand-applied silver rings. Each ring is machined with bevels before being finished by hand with brushed and polished surfaces. These multiple finishes catch the light while mirroring the polished bezel surrounding the crystal.
HANDS
With the hours displayed neatly in a window, only one hand is required for telling the time.
The ‘Fears-shaped’ minute hand includes dual-finishing with half the hand polished to a mirror shine while the other half is frosted with a black painted finish. The combination of this pair of finishing techniques ensure perfect legibility at all angles, even in low light conditions.
MOVEMENT
The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition' is powered by a Swiss made, automatic winding JJ01 movement with a module developed in-house by Christopher Ward (which was originally used in the Fears x Christopher Ward Alliance 01 and is now only exclusively supplied for use by Fears).
Powered by a Sellita SW200, this movement is incredibly accurate, having been regulated to Chronometer grade.
STRAPS
The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition' will come as a package with two straps included;
Buffalo Leather (Chocolate Brown)
A handmade Chocolate Brown strap crafted from Buffalo leather (sourced from the Himalayas), lending a more sophisticated feel to the watch. This premium leather is some of the strongest and most durable available which makes it perfect for this sportier Brunswick.
This leather has been tanned in the same way it has been for centuries, using organic materials (and not modern techniques that utilise chemicals). It is not stretched during the tanning process, so is thicker more hard-wearing as a result.
Lined in genuine Alcantara® dyed a deep shade of blue, this lining is supremely soft against the skin yet resistant against wear. This strap is finished with Fears' new bespoke pin buckle (featuring the Fears Cipher).
Saville Row Tweed
To commemorate this special collaboration, Fears has procured the last roll of a vintage tweed fabric directly from a Saville Row tailors.
A very limited amount of this material was available and is only enough to satisfy enough straps for this project before being gone forever (and therefore will be unique to this collection and not separately available).
The accompanying tweed strap has premium fold-over edges, brown leather keepers and lined in genuine Alcantara® dyed a deep shade of blue, this lining is supremely soft against the skin yet resistant against wear. This strap is finished with Fears' new bespoke pin buckle (featuring the Fears Cipher).
BRACELET
The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition' is also available to purchase with Fears bespoke stainless steel 5-link bracelet.
The bracelet features expertly brushed and polished sold screw links and has a substantial feel while the silky-smooth movement of the links ensure a comfortable fit around the wrist. The bracelet can be micro-adjusted with both the 8mm and 6mm links provided, ensuring a perfect fit.
The bracelet is secured to the wrist using a trigger-release butterfly style clasp with the Bristol flower enamelled discreetly inside the blades.
The Brunswick 38 features a 20 mm lug width and is designed to fit all of the straps in our range. The bracelet can be removed without tools using its quick-release springbars.
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.
CASEBACK
The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition' will only be available with option of a subtle closed caseback. Across the collection the casebacks will be individually numbered in the sequence they were sold (so every caseback will be entirely unique).
The method of numbering features the Googol and in homage to the internal Fears name for this project (Project Typo), the three different models in the collection will each have a different misspelt (or mistyped) spelling of 'Edition'.
The caseback engraving text on the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'watches@ Edition' caseback is EDIT ON (an attempt to type to quickly and missing a letter).
AMOS BOX
All Fears watches are now presented in a slim, rectangular, wooden box made of solid ash and stained in our bespoke Fears Blue colour. This luxury box was inspired by traditional slim Fears watch boxes used in the past, in which the watch lay flat. Recognising the companies heritage, we called this box the Amos, after the 2nd and 3rd Managing Directors.
The top of the box is discretely 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.
With this being a Fears Limited Edition, it comes with a special outer box and sleeve that match the owners card and are unique to this collaboration.
Bespoke Collection Box
For those members who are interested in purchasing the complete ‘Project Typo’ collection, Fears will produce a bespoke wooden collection box with capacity for all three.
Case
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316L Stainless Steel. Polished & Spun (brushed) finished. Screw down bezel & case back. Polished & signed 'onion' shape crown. Solid case back. 316L Stainless Steel. Spun (brushed) with polished rim. 40.5 mm x 40.5 mm, 47 mm lug-to-lug, 20 mm lug width, depth 12.8 mm to top of domed sapphire glass. Made in Hong Kong |
Movement
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Sellita SW200 25 Jewel, Module JJ01 'jump hour', automatic winding mechanical. 38 hour power reserve. Made in Switzerland |
Dial
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Dial size: 33 mm / 1.3 inch British Racing Green / Ivory. Sunburst outer finish with concentric guilloché centre. Polished, bevelled, Rhodium-plated chapter ring. Black printing. White rotating, hour disc, with 'Edwin' Arabic numerals in black printing. Made in Hong Kong |
Hands
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‘Fears’ minute hand – Bevelled, diamond polished and frosted. Black painted finish. Made in Switzerland |
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 (Jump Hour) and Minutes. |
Water Resistance
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100m (10 ATM)
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Strap
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Chocolate Brown in Buffalo leather, lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Leather made in France Strap hand-made in Belgium -------------------------------------------------------------------- Saville Row tweed, lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Cloth made in England Strap hand-made in Belgium -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bespoke 5-link bracelet in stainless steel, dual finishing with polished and brushed elements. Butterfly folding clasp. Easy-release spring bars. Made in Hong Kong |
SHIPPING
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping on all watch orders. Local duties and taxes will need to be paid where applicable.UK (2-5 days)
All watches are sent using DHL Express. Insured and tracked, you’ll be sent the Airway Bill tracking reference after the watch is dispatched. We track all orders until they arrive safely with you.EU (4-7 days)
All watches are sent using DHL Express. Insured and tracked, you’ll be sent the Airway Bill tracking reference after the watch is dispatched. We track all orders until they arrive safely with you.
Rest of World (2-10 days)
All watches are sent using DHL Express. Insured and tracked, you’ll be sent the Airway Bill tracking reference after the watch is dispatched. We track all orders until they arrive safely with you.
We now also offer FedEx as an option for shipments to the US.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
If you are unhappy with your Fears watch for any reason, you have up to 14 days from receiving it to return or exchange it. Please email sales@fearswatches.com to discuss returning the watch.Please note: Returns are only accepted for items purchased directly from the Fears Watch Company Limited. For items purchased from an Authorised Stockist, please contact them to arrange a return in accordance with their returns policy. Items must be returned in new, unused, and saleable condition, with the complete original packaging, literature, and accessories. Returns not received in this manner may be sent back to the customer.
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.