The Fears Arnos Pewter Blue

Presently, the Fears assortment consists of two cores — the spherical Redcliff and the cushion-shaped Brunswick. At present, with Watches and Wonders and Time to Watches proper across the nook and each happening in Geneva, model refounder Nicholas Bowman-Scargill provides a 3rd core to the gathering with the introduction of the Arnos Pewter Blue. The inspiration for the curved rectangular case comes from Fears watches of the Twenties and ’30s. The brand new vintage-inspired Arnos includes a spherical blue dial with a rhodium-plated hobnail sample surrounding it.

In 2021, for its a hundred and seventy fifth anniversary, Fears introduced a watch known as the Archival 1930. It was restricted to 175 items as a result of it housed a new-old-stock ETA 2360 hand-wound motion. Provides of this motion have been restricted, however the rectangular case was newly produced. At present’s Arnos mannequin has the identical case, however this watch will keep within the Fears assortment indefinitely. Let’s check out this new member of the family!

The Fears Arnos Pewter Blue

As with all Fears watches, the title Arnos is impressed by Bristol, the corporate’s hometown. Arnos Vale is the world the place the present headquarters are positioned and the place you could find the Arnos Vale Cemetery. That’s the place each Edwin Concern (founder) and his son Amos Daniel Concern (second managing director) are buried. Now that you understand the place the title got here from, let’s check out the watch itself.

The Arnos Pewter Blue has an oblong case with a 22.6mm diameter and a 40mm lug-to-lug. Topped by a 33.5mm-long curved sapphire crystal, this hand-finished stainless-steel case additionally gives an 8.4mm thickness and a slight curve on the again to enhance wearability. The highest of the case has a refined end, whereas the edges function horizontal brushing. Drilled lug holes make it simpler to vary between totally different 20mm straps. The Arnos Pewter Blue additionally comes with two straps — one in taupe Barenia leather-based and the opposite, by Delugs, in an identical blue rubber.

The dial of the brand new Fears Arnos Blue Pewter consists of two components. Its centerpiece is a spherical, galvanic blue disc with a concentric texture within the center. Surrounding that could be a sector of white Roman numerals and a railroad minute monitor operating round its perimeter. The model’s signature pipette-style hour and minute arms function three diamond-cut bevels to make sure visibility always. The open areas above and beneath the spherical dial function a CNC-machined hobnail sample completed with a rhodium coating.

An automated caliber this time

As mentioned, the limited-edition Archival 1930 featured a new-old-stock hand-wound ETA 2360 motion. This time, the push-pull crown on the brand new Arnos Pewter Blue controls the automated Sellita SW1000-1 b motion inside. This motion has a mere 20mm diameter, options 18 jewels, and offers a decent energy reserve of 46 hours. It runs at a 4Hz (28,800vph) frequency and comes with Sellita’s Prime Grade ending. Thought it’s not seen by means of the metal case again, it additionally includes a customized Fears rotor.

Preliminary impressions

I used to be already a fan of the immensely common 2021 Archival 1930, and I’m a fan of the Arnos Pewter Blue now as nicely. It’s definitely not the primary rectangular watch with a spherical dial I’ve seen. Nonetheless, the boldness of the blue dial sitting inside its hobnail context is kind of distinct. I’d like to see what it appears to be like like in individual. The automated Sellita caliber inside can also be a optimistic shock. You’d most likely count on a dressy watch just like the Arnos to come back with a hand-wound motion. In day by day life, nevertheless, a self-winding motion is rather more handy.

The brand new Fears Arnos Pewter Blue prices £4,350. As talked about, it contains two 20mm straps. The taupe Barenia leather-based one comes with a Fears pin buckle and quick-release spring bars. The graceful blue rubber Delugs strap is a cut-to-size sort and includes a signed leaf-spring butterfly clasp.

Let me know within the feedback beneath what you consider the brand new Fears Arnos Pewter Blue.

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