Hand-built in Britain in small batches.
The Fears Arnos Collection continues the tradition of naming our core watch families after locations in Bristol with historic relevance to Fears.
Arnos Vale is the area where the Fears headquarters are located today, but also the home to the cemetery where both our original founder (Edwin Fear) and his son and successor (Amos Daniel Fear) happen to be buried.
The Fears Arnos Pewter Blue is the first piece in this new collection, that focuses on modern watches with an angular case shape. The Fears Archive is well stocked with elegant rectangular watches, all with this distinctive tall and thin shape.
The Arnos Pewter Blue builds upon Fears' established design language taking it to a new level of sophistication.
CASE
The Arnos' slim and elegant rectangular case takes inspiration from the rectangular watches in the Fears Archive dating from the 1920s and 30s. The Arnos case is expertly machined from 316L Stainless Steel, in Switzerland, to a level usually reserved for precious metals.
This precisely milled case has then been finished with a combination of linearly brushed and highly polished surfaces. This tall, slim watch is supremely comfortable due to its elegantly curved profile - the crystal, case and caseback all possess the same matching curvature that maps the contours of the wrist perfectly.
Complementing the case is a new bespoke (subtly onion-shaped, yet contemporary) winding crown, signed with the Fears Cypher.
DIAL
Expertly made in Germany, the Arnos Pewter Blue dial features the striking combination of a blue circle within a grey rectangle - the 'inner dial' leaves a large negative space that forms the rectangular 'outer dial'.
Outer Dial – a distinct hobnail pattern cut by a CNC machine at a precisely-defined angle, then coated in precious Rhodium
Inner Dial – constructed from a separate section, which has been machine-turned with a concentric pattern before being coated in galvanic blue
This unique dial then features a set of contemporary-styled roman numerals (the first time they've featured on a core model in the modern Fears era) crisply printed in white.
HANDS
The Arnos uses solid ‘Fears pipette’ shaped hands that feature a central diamond-cut bevel down each edge and the tip, before being coated in a Rhodium plating. The expertly three-way mirror polished surfaces will catch the light brilliantly and thus enhance legibility.
MOVEMENT
The Arnos is powered by a top-grade Swiss-made, automatic Sellita SW1000 movement (that has been customised for Fears to display just hours / minutes).
Winding itself when worn on the wrist, this small but mighty movement offers a power reserve of 46 hours and features a Fears Blue decorated rotor (which as per Fears tradition, also features the flower of Bristol motif).
STRAPS
Each Arnos comes complete with two straps that have been specially made for this model by Delugs (a special customised offering to mark the first time we have partnered with them).
Taupe Barenia Leather
The Arnos Pewter Blue is fitted with a hand-sewn Taupe toned strap crafted from Barenia leather that features a premium fold-over edge for a slim and elegant look.
The premium leather used for this strap takes its name from the village of Barr in Alsace, from where it originates. Traditionally used for saddles, this smooth calfskin leather requires a complex tanning process, known by only a small number of craftsmen.
The strap is lined in a premium anti-allergenic calf leather and embossed with both Delugs and our logos and is finished with Fears' bespoke pin buckle (featuring the Fears Cypher).
Fears Blue FKM Rubber
The second strap on the Arnos introduces another first for Fears - a rubber strap. This smooth FKM rubber strap in signature Fears Blue lends a sportier feel to the Arnos.
The strap is finished with a matching curved leaf-spring deployant clasp (which includes micro-adjustment) and a subtly engraved Fears cypher.
Please note; these straps are supplied with 3 sections and are designed to be cut-to-size to achieve the perfect fit (instructions are included).
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.
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.
