Fears Watch Company re-introduces their Redcliff family of round watches, first seen in 2016 when Fears was re-established.
This new mechanical Redcliff 39.5 Date revives the original’s more contemporary interpretation of Fears’ elegant design language with a lume-filled baton dial and matching hands. Taking its name from the Bristol district where the company was first founded in 1846, the new watch features a slim case that echoes the silhouette of both the original quartz Redcliff and historic Fears models from the 1940s and 50s. Designed to be an elegant and sophisticated everyday timepiece, the new Fears Redcliff is offered in four dial colours (above).
The new Redcliff 39.5 Date features a contemporary round case with integrated lugs and a screw-down case back, bezel and crown that brings its water resistance to 150m (15 ATM). Spanning 39.5mm in diameter with a case thickness of only 9.95mm, this slim case combines a brushed middle-section with the bezel’s graceful profile featuring a polished finish. The proportions of the case and its integrated lugs help ensure the watch will perfectly fit the contours of any wrist.
Powering the new Redcliff 39.5 Date is a customised La Joux-Perret G100 movement made entirely in Switzerland. The movement features automatic winding, quick-set date and a generous power reserve of 60 hours, while each watch is regulated to 0/+5 seconds per day.
The dial on the Redcliff 39.5 Date features two levels; a lower outer section cut with vinyl-like grooves and a raised central area hand-finished with either a vertically or sunburst brushed pattern. The date is shown at the 3 o’clock position with a colour matched date disc featuring the Fears ‘Edwin’ numerals, designed inhouse. The window for the date has a shallow bevel running around its four sides aiding reading of the date disc while giving the optical illusion of the date appearing larger on the dial.
Each dial features hand-applied, diamond-cut indices that are hand-filled with Super-LumiNova in Switzerland. The 12 o’clock index features a subtle reference to Fears’ Bristolian heritage with the applique mirroring the same angles and shape as the towers of the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge – turned upside down. During the day the tri-bevelled indices and hands catch the light brilliantly, allowing time to be read easily. While in low light conditions, the bright lume glows with a strong blue colour, staying charged throughout the night, making the new Redcliff a perfect companion when travelling.
The hand-finished dials are available in four distinct colours, each giving the new Redcliff a different look and feel:
- Pewter Grey – a warm, mid grey that complements the tone of the 316L stainless steel case. Sharp black printing contrasted against a soothing cyan for the minute numerals and seconds hand. The baton appliques and hands are plated in Black Gold.
- Raven Black – Taking its inspiration from the glossy black feathers of a raven bird this dial features a sophisticated black with a sunburst pattern etched on to the dials surface that catches the light beautifully. White and silver printing contrast the darkness of the dial with hands and baton appliques all plated in precious Rhodium.
- Cherry Red – a bright and eye-catching red that perfectly captures the tones of a punnet of freshly picked red cherries. White printing, a pure white seconds hand and coral pink printed accents complement the richness of the dials finish with baton appliques and hands plated in precious Rhodium.
- Mallard Green – Exclusive to the Fears Boutique in Bristol (and the next instalment of the Fears ‘Boutique Editions’), this elegant, deep shade of green is reminiscent of the colour of a Drake duck. White and silver printing that contrast brightly against the dial, paired with hands and baton appliques all plated in precious Rhodium.
“On the 3rd November 2016 I relaunched my family’s watch company with the first new Fears watch in 40 years – the Redcliff Quartz. This slim, elegant watch was a contemporary take on the classic Fears watch and my interpretation of what I thought the company would be making if it hadn’t become dormant in 1976. The Redcliff was discontinued in early 2020 and since then we’ve not had a round-cased Fears watch in our collection – until now. That’s why I’m delighted by the launch of the new Redcliff, which captures the contemporary side of the Fears design language while the Brunswick continues to embody the more classical side of the company. Taking its name from the iconic area of Bristol where my great-great-great-grandfather founded the company in 1846, it’s wonderful to see the Redcliff name back on a Fears watch.”
Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, (4th) Managing Director of the Fears Watch Company
The new Fears Redcliff 39.5 Date range is available to purchase from today directly from Fears (online and in their Bristol showroom) and via their network of Fears Authorised Stockists around the world. The Redcliff 39.5 Date retails for £3,150 inc. VAT (£2,625 ex. VAT) on a bespoke 3-link bracelet whilst also including a textile strap.
Technical Specifications:
| CASE | 316L Stainless Steel, 39.5mm diameter, 47mm lug-to-lug, 9.95mm thickness. Screw down, signed crown. Closed, screw down caseback. 150m (15ATM) water resistant.Made in Hong Kong |
| LUG WIDTH | 20mm |
| MOVEMENT | Top-grade La Joux-Perret G100, automatic winding, 24 jewels, 28,800vph (4Hz) and 68 hr power reserve. Dial colour-matched date disc featuring Fears’ bespoke ‘Edwin’ numerals. Finished with Côtes de Genève, Rhodium plating and blued screws. Custom decorated rotor featuring the ‘Bristol Flower’.Made in Switzerland |
| GLASS | Sapphire Crystal with ARdur® Swiss anti-reflective coating on inside and outside. Crystal made in Hong KongAnti-reflective coating applied in Switzerland |
| DIAL | Pewter Grey in Rhodium coating with clear protective varnish. Hand brushed vertical finish to surface, with lowered chapter ring featuring ‘vinyl’ grooves CNC milled. Two colour printing; Black and Cyan. Diamond cut, Black Gold coated, tri-bevelled baton indexes featuring Super-LumiNova, hand-applied. Raven Black in Black galvanic coating with clear protective varnish. Hand brushed sunburst finish to surface, with lowered chapter ring featuring ‘vinyl’ grooves CNC milled. Two colour printing; White and Silver. Diamond cut, Rhodium coated, tri-bevelled baton indexes featuring Super-LumiNova, hand-applied. Cherry Red in bespoke red varnish, hand-painted. Hand brushed sunburst finish to surface, with lowered chapter ring featuring ‘vinyl’ grooves CNC milled. Two colour printing; White and Coral Pink. Diamond cut, Rhodium coated, tri-bevelled baton indexes featuring Super-LumiNova, hand-applied. Mallard Green in 99.9% pure silver with bespoke varnish, hand-painted. Hand brushed vertical finish to surface, with lowered chapter ring featuring ‘vinyl’ grooves CNC milled. Two colour printing; White and Silver. Diamond cut, Rhodium coated, tri-bevelled baton indexes featuring Super-LumiNova, hand-applied. Made in Germany |
| HANDS | ‘Fears’ hands – solid, tri-bevelled, diamond polished. Hand-filled with Super-LumiNova. Pewter Grey dial: Black gold plated with cyan blue painted seconds handRaven Black dial: Rhodium plated with matching seconds handCherry Red dial: Rhodium plated with white painted seconds handMallard Green dial: Rhodium plated with matching seconds handMade in Switzerland |
| FUNCTIONS | Time with central seconds, Date |
| WARRANTY | 2 Year guarantee from date of purchase |
| BRACELET | 3-link bracelet in 316L stainless steel, dual finishing with polished and brushed elements. Foldover clasp with push-button micro-adjustment. Quick-release spring bars.Made in Hong Kong |
| STRAP | Accompanying Pewter Grey: Pewter Grey in nylon textile, 3D weave, lined in Alcantara®. Fitted with Fears Cipher bespoke pin buckle. Accompanying Raven Black: Black in nylon textile, 3D weave, lined in Alcantara®. Fitted with Fears Cipher bespoke pin buckle. Accompanying Cherry Red: Pewter Grey in nylon textile, 3D weave, lined in Alcantara®. Fitted with Fears Cipher bespoke pin buckle. Accompanying Mallard Green: Indigo in nylon textile, 3D weave, lined in Alcantara®. Fitted with Fears Cipher bespoke pin buckle. Made in Hong Kong |
| SERIAL NUMBER | Individually numbered, sequentially |
| MODEL REFERENCE | BS139.500 |
| RETAIL PRICE | £3,150 inc. VAT (£2,625 ex. VAT) |
For more information please visit Fears Watch Company