Fears have created two new models in its Brunswick 38mm family: the Brunswick ‘Jubilee Edition’ and the Brunswick Champagne.
The first piece (above left) has been created to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as a numbered edition, only produced in 2022, though not limited. The second model joins the permanent collection alongside the Brunswick White and Brunswick Salmon.
The Brunswick ’Jubilee Edition’ features an eye-catching Royal Purple dial with a sunburst finish, radiating from the centre. This finish ensures the rich purple tones of the special lacquer transform from an almost black to a light regal tone with a turn of the wrist. The sunburst finish of the main dial stands in contrast to the concentric machined guilloche finish of the sunken sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Rhodium plating is used on the ‘Fears’ skeletonised hour and minute hands, as well as the diamond-polished hour marker appliques which are realised in the Fears custom ‘Edwin’ typeface.
Included with the Brunswick ‘Jubilee Edition’ are two straps: a Bristol leather strap in Royal Purple with contrasting platinum-coloured stitching, and a Barenia leather strap in muted Pewter Grey.
Though not a limited edition, this watch will only be made and sold during the Jubilee Year of 2022, with each watch carrying a unique edition number engraved on the closed case back.
Launching alongside the Brunswick ‘Jubilee Edition’ is the Brunswick Champagne, a new model that enters the permanent Brunswick 38mm collection. As its name suggests, this new watch features a rich champagne coloured dial, created using layers of 18ct Yellow Gold on a surface which has undergone frosting using glass beads. This type of frosted finish has a gentle sparkle to it which complements the true gold colour. The applied ‘Edwin’ numerals are diamond polished before receiving a coating of black gold, giving them a dark, warm contrast to the bright gold tones of the dial.
“It was only five short years ago that the first Brunswick, the Brunswick White, was launched and it’s been wonderful to see how its curvaceous shape has gained it a strong following. That’s why it’s especially exciting to introduce two new pieces to the Brunswick 38mm collection in the form of the Brunswick ‘Jubilee Edition’ and the Brunswick Champagne. I’m delighted that we’ve been able to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with such a special watch. The rich tones of the Royal Purple colour complement the Brunswick steel case perfectly and I feel it’s a fitting tribute to Her Majesty’s incredible achievement. The fact this watch is joined by a new permanent member of the family with a lively gold dial brings me great joy especially as we’ve made the traditional champagne dial a little more contemporary in appearance.”
Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, (4th) Managing Director, Fears Watch Company
The Fears Brunswick ‘Jubilee Edition’ and Brunswick Champagne are available to order from today, retailing for £3,450 inc. VAT and £3,350 inc. VAT respectively with delivery of the first batches commencing immediately.
Technical Specifications:
Fears Brunswick ‘Jubilee Edition’
| CASE | 316L Stainless Steel, 38mm x 38mm cushion-shaped (depth 11.8mm to top of domed sapphire glass). Closed case back (engraved). Made in Germany |
| LUG WIDTH | 20mm |
| MOVEMENT | Top-grade ETA 7001, manual winding, 17 jewels, 21,600vph (3Hz) and 40 hr power reserve. Finished with Côtes de Genève and blued screws. Made in Switzerland |
| GLASS | Sapphire Crystal with ARdur® Swiss anti-reflective coating on inside and outside. Crystals made in Hong Kong, Anti-reflective coating applied in Switzerland |
| DIAL | Royal Purple in purple lacquered colour. Sunburst brushing to surface, with sunken subsidiary seconds counter at 6 o’clock. CNC milled and diamond polished ‘Edwin’ Arabic numerals, coated in Rhodium and hand applied. Made in Germany |
| HANDS | ‘Fears’ hands – skeletonised, polished and Rhodium plated. Made in Germany |
| FUNCTIONS | Time with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock |
| WARRANTY | 2 Year guarantee from date of purchase |
| STRAP | Royal Purple in Bristol made calf leather, lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Leather tanned in UK, Strap made in Belgium-and-Pewter Grey in Barenia calf leather, lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Leather tanned in France, Strap made in Belgium |
| SERIAL NUMBER | Individually numbered, sequentially |
| NUMBERED EDITION | Individually numbered, sequentially (not limited, but only made in 2022) |
| MODEL REFERENCE | BS23800A |
| RETAIL PRICE | £3,450 inc. VAT (£2,875 ex. VAT) |
Fears Brunswick Champagne
| CASE | 316L Stainless Steel, 38mm x 38mm cushion-shaped (depth 11.8mm to top of domed sapphire glass). Closed case back. Made in Germany |
| LUG WIDTH | 20mm |
| MOVEMENT | Top-grade ETA 7001, manual winding, 17 jewels, 21,600vph (3Hz) and 40 hr power reserve. Finished with Côtes de Genève and blued screws. Made in Switzerland |
| GLASS | Sapphire Crystal with ARdur® Swiss anti-reflective coating on inside and outside. Crystals made in Hong Kong, Anti-reflective coating applied in Switzerland |
| DIAL | Champagne in 18ct Yellow Gold galvanic colour. Glass bead frosting to surface, with sunken subsidiary seconds counter at 6 o’clock. CNC milled and diamond polished ‘Edwin’ Arabic numerals, coated in Black Gold and hand applied. Made in Germany |
| HANDS | ‘Fears’ hands – skeletonised, polished and Thermally Blued. Made in the UK |
| FUNCTIONS | Time with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock |
| WARRANTY | 2 Year guarantee from date of purchase |
| STRAP | Pewter Grey in Barenia calf leather, lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Leather tanned in France, Strap made in Belgium |
| SERIAL NUMBER | Individually numbered, sequentially |
| MODEL REFERENCE | BS23800A |
| RETAIL PRICE | £3,350 inc. VAT (£2,791.67 ex. VAT) |
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