Fears Archival Small Seconds

A historically significant English watch brand that was founded in 1846, Fears were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 1976. The brand laid dormant until the great-great-great grandson of founder Edwin Fear, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, resurrected the company and released their first watch of the 21st century. To coincide with the 175th year since the founding of Fears in 2021, they released a very special model, which is the watch we have here today.

Known as the Archival Small Seconds, it utilises new-old stock ETA 717's from 1935 which were then refurbished and put to work, like no time had ever passed. These are effectively hand assembled in full as they've been pulled down completely, refreshed where needed, and then installed into a new steel case which is an up-sized recreation of one found within Fears archives. This case measures in at 22mm across by 40mm high, and just 9.28mm thick, and is superbly elegant on wrist. The oversized crown makes manually winding it a pleasure, and to top it all off the movement is rectangular too, and fits the case beautifully - no undersized movements here.

This particular watch is a one-owner piece, was delivered in Jan 2022 and presents in TZ Mint condition, with only the very feintest hints of use distinguishing it from new. Please see images for full condition details.

Includes outer sleeve, outer box, inner case, guarantee booklet, instructions, Thank You slip, Fears owners invitation slip, Fears cleaning cloth, hangtags and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Brand: Fears

Model #: BS8-1930-0-SS

Style: Dress

Year: 2021

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case details: 20mm x 40mm

Bracelet: Overlord Red Leather

Movement: Manually Wound ZentRa 185/ETA 717

Dial: Champagne

Hands: Blued Steel

Paraphernalia: Outer sleeve, outer box, inner case, guarantee booklet, instructions, Thank You slip, Fears owners invitation slip, Fears cleaning cloth, hangtags and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

TZ Grading: Mint

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BONUS Watch Vault leather watch pouch with each watch purchased directly from our website. If you’d like a specific colour please let us know at checkout, otherwise one will be selected at random and included with your watch.