Modernity in Art Deco

The Fears Arnos continues the tradition of naming the maker's core watch families after locations in Bristol with historic relevance to Fears – specifically Arnos Vale, the area where the Fears headquarters are located today.

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.

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', which is CNC machined to create a hobnail pattern and rhodium coated. 

Finally, the Arnos is powered by a top-grade Swiss-made, automatic Sellita SW1000 movement (that has been customized 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).

Specifications

Casepro

• Material: 316L stainless steel case
• Size: 40mm x 22.6mm (8.54mm thick) 
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Case Back: Stainless steel, screwed with limited edition engravings
• Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
• Lug Width: 20mm
• Case manufacture: Germany

Movement

• Calibre: Sellita SW1000-1b, time only, automatic
• Functions: Hours, minutes

Dial

• Dial material: Pewter Blue color, hobnail pattern, rhodium-plated with white printing
• Hands: Fears’ style lance-shaped handset, laser-cut from steel, bevelled & polished by hand
• Dial manufacture: Germany

Strap/Bracelet

• Includes two 20mm straps: Fears Blue FKM Rubber, and Taupe Barenia Leather