2022 Fears Brunswick Platinum Anthracite Grey Diamond 38mm

Here we have the beautiful 2022 Fears Brunswick Platinum Anthracite Grey Diamond dial. Taking up to 4 months to complete, the case and the solid case back each bear hallmarks from the London Assay Office. Each piece has a unique serial number engraved between the lugs at 12 o’clock. This number can identify the watch's history from its master database. The inspiration for this watch comes from a Fears watch originally made in 1924. Its wonderfully curvaceous 38mm cushion case is made from almost 100g of solid Platinum (950/1000 purity). Sitting comfortably on your wrist, thanks to its short, straight lugs, its curved flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 43mm and a case thickness of 12.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side, there is a traditional “onion” crown made of solid platinum, into which a D-colour, flawless diamond is set. A domed sapphire crystal sits above an incredible Anthracite Grey. The natural colour of a coating of real Anthracite combines with three surface finishes to result in a dial that changes in the light, giving a two-tone effect. This striking dial is complemented by the concentric circle finishing on the sunken sub-seconds, at 6 o’clock. The numerals are applied to the dial by hand, platinum-plated with alternating D-colour flawless diamonds. Inspired by the many different typefaces Fears has used throughout its history. Each set of hands has Platinum plating and bevelled edges. At noon, we have the Fears motif completing this very distinctive dress watch. On the reverse, a screwed-down case back with vertical brushing. Inside, we have a manually wound LJP Cal. D100, 18 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. This movement is based on the Peseux 7001. La Joux-Perret is part of the Citizen Group. It comes paired with three 20mm Fears straps and signed pin buckles, including a Platinum pin buckle. The Brunswick Pt is presented in an impressive wooden box with a locking key and includes Fear's paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Fears wooden presentation box, swing tag and paperwork. It comes paired with three 20mm Fears straps and signed pin buckles, including a Platinum pin buckle. The pin buckle is made of solid Platinum. The watch is from September 2022 and is sold in worn condition, but overall it is in fair condition, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with 12-Months Warranty.

This is the first time a pre-owned Fears Brunswick Platinum has come up for sale on the secondary market, and what a fantastic opportunity this is to not only come and see one in the platinum, but also add one to your collection with a hefty saving on RRP and without a wait. The case alone takes up to 4 months to produce, consisting of nearly 100 grams of platinum. This watch has some serious heft. The Anthracite dial is mesmerising and only complemented by the subtle diamonds in the indices. I would not hesitate to book an appointment and see this gem in person for yourself!

Reference : BS23802
Movement : Manually Wound LJP Cal. D100
Age : September 2022
Year : 2022
Case Size : 38mm
Case Thickness : 12.5mm
Lug to Lug : 43mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Platinum
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

The year was 1846, and a young watchmaker named Edwin Fear established a workshop and showroom in his own name at 33-35 Redcliff Street in Bristol. The company Edwin Fear that he created became more and more successful and eventually, in 1866, needed to expand to their second premises, on Bristol Bridge, which served as Fears headquarters until the 1940s. During this period, the company had three different Managing Directors. Following the passing of Edwin in 1877, the business was handed down to his son, Amos Daniel Fear, who in 1908 saw the company become a limited company whilst also changing its operating name from ‘Edwin Fear’ to ’Fears Limited’. Amos also safely navigated the company through the First World War,1914-1918, after which he established an export department called ‘Fears (Export) Limited’ at No. 14 Brunswick Square in Bristol. In late 1945, following the War, Fears moved to new premises in Clifton, Bristol, just in time to celebrate the company’s centenary in 1946 with a new watch collection. Fears continued to thrive through the post-war years until it sadly closed its doors in 1976. It was not until 40 years later, in 2016, when an aspiring young apprentice watchmaker at Rolex in London, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, who is the great-great-great-grandson of Edwin Fear, re-launched his family’s company at the SalonQP watch show on 3rd November 2016. Keeping the name ‘Fears’, he released their first wristwatch in the twenty-first century, the Redcliff. Rolling with the success of the Redcliff in 2017, they released their second wristwatch, The Brunswick, named after Brunswick Square in Bristol. In 2022, Fears relocated to its historic home city of Bristol, where they built a new Headquarters and Showroom. In 2023, the first Fears and Christopher Ward Alliance Watch was released, the Jump Hour, a unique collaboration between two powerhouses of the British Watch & Clock Makers Alliance. The Alliance was set up in November 2020 as a Trade body representing 75 Brands across the British Isles, including the Republic of Ireland, such brands as Bamford London, Christopher Ward, Fears, Farer, Elliot Brown, Isotope, Marloe Watch Company, MHD Watches, Pinion, Schofield, Studio Underdog and many others.