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Brunswick Midas White
The golden Fears
We hand made only ten Midas watches in total each year.
The complexity of the curvaceous case and level of hand finishing required for each watch not only takes time but also high levels of skill. Housed in an elegant 38mm cushion-shaped case inspired by a watch Fears made in 1924 - one of the most graceful shapes a watch can take.
Case
Starting life from a block of marine-grade Phosphor Bronze, each case is first machined before undergoing an entire day of hand-polishing by an expert watchmaker. The watchmaker’s skill results in the beautiful curves of Midas and gives it its brilliant shine.
The finished Bronze case then receives its “Dual-Gold” coating; first a layer of 18ct rose gold then a layer of 9ct yellow gold. These two layers of differing golds give the watch is unique warm yellow gold colour – truly special.
The Midas is manually wound each day using a traditional ‘onion’ shaped winding crown. Made in Switzerland, the crown’s grooves and "Dual-Gold" coating catch the light, adding a little sparkle to the edge of the case.
The watch features a solid stainless steel caseback, with a spun, circular grained finish, which echoes those found on the rolled gold Fears watches produced in the 1960s and 70s.
Dial
A watch dial can be considered the ‘face’ of the watch. The Brunswick Midas White features a hand-polished white lacquer dial, expertly made in Germany by one of the world’s best dial makers. After the layers of white lacquer are applied and hand polished, multiple layers of crisp black ink bring the dial to life using a numeral set used by Fears in 1946.
Hands
“Dual-Gold” also finds its way onto ‘Fears’ shape hands, which are hand finished (pun intended) by a watchmaker giving them a depth and detail not found in mass produced, stamped watch hands. Fears is rare in making its watch hands in-house in the UK, something done by only a handful of British watch brands.
Movement
The Midas White is powered by a Swiss made, manual winding ETA 7001 movement. The design of this accurate movement was first penned in the 1970s and its reliability results in it being a popular choice today. We service and finish each movement in Britain, applying a ‘stippled’ surface finish along with “Dual-Gold” plating. Once the movement has been re-assembled and thoroughly tested it then receives the ‘Golden Pipette’.
Strap
Each Midas White is paired with a handmade Bristol Leather strap in Bristol Black. This premium strap uses calf leather, vegetable tanned in Britain’s oldest tannery in Bristol. The strap is fastened with a “Dual-Gold” buckle that perfectly matches the warmth of the case.
Individually Numbered
Each watch Fears makes carries a unique serial number. Engraved between the 20mm lugs at 12 o’clock, this number helps us identify your watch and its history through our master database. The serial numbers are sequential, meaning no two watches, regardless of batch, will ever carry the same number.
BRITISH BOX
For decades Fears presented their watches in a dark blue box with a cream-coloured lining. We are delighted to continue this tradition today.
The Brunswick Midas White is presented in a bespoke wooden box, crafted in Britain from English Ash, which is stained Fears Blue. Lined in genuine cream suede, the watch sits proudly on a special cushion. With minimal branding, the outside of the lid reveals a hidden map of Brunswick Square when held in a certain light.
A truly special wrist watch.
$4,343.73
Brunswick Midas White—
$4,343.73
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Description
The golden Fears
We hand made only ten Midas watches in total each year.
The complexity of the curvaceous case and level of hand finishing required for each watch not only takes time but also high levels of skill. Housed in an elegant 38mm cushion-shaped case inspired by a watch Fears made in 1924 - one of the most graceful shapes a watch can take.
Case
Starting life from a block of marine-grade Phosphor Bronze, each case is first machined before undergoing an entire day of hand-polishing by an expert watchmaker. The watchmaker’s skill results in the beautiful curves of Midas and gives it its brilliant shine.
The finished Bronze case then receives its “Dual-Gold” coating; first a layer of 18ct rose gold then a layer of 9ct yellow gold. These two layers of differing golds give the watch is unique warm yellow gold colour – truly special.
The Midas is manually wound each day using a traditional ‘onion’ shaped winding crown. Made in Switzerland, the crown’s grooves and "Dual-Gold" coating catch the light, adding a little sparkle to the edge of the case.
The watch features a solid stainless steel caseback, with a spun, circular grained finish, which echoes those found on the rolled gold Fears watches produced in the 1960s and 70s.
Dial
A watch dial can be considered the ‘face’ of the watch. The Brunswick Midas White features a hand-polished white lacquer dial, expertly made in Germany by one of the world’s best dial makers. After the layers of white lacquer are applied and hand polished, multiple layers of crisp black ink bring the dial to life using a numeral set used by Fears in 1946.
Hands
“Dual-Gold” also finds its way onto ‘Fears’ shape hands, which are hand finished (pun intended) by a watchmaker giving them a depth and detail not found in mass produced, stamped watch hands. Fears is rare in making its watch hands in-house in the UK, something done by only a handful of British watch brands.
Movement
The Midas White is powered by a Swiss made, manual winding ETA 7001 movement. The design of this accurate movement was first penned in the 1970s and its reliability results in it being a popular choice today. We service and finish each movement in Britain, applying a ‘stippled’ surface finish along with “Dual-Gold” plating. Once the movement has been re-assembled and thoroughly tested it then receives the ‘Golden Pipette’.
Strap
Each Midas White is paired with a handmade Bristol Leather strap in Bristol Black. This premium strap uses calf leather, vegetable tanned in Britain’s oldest tannery in Bristol. The strap is fastened with a “Dual-Gold” buckle that perfectly matches the warmth of the case.
Individually Numbered
Each watch Fears makes carries a unique serial number. Engraved between the 20mm lugs at 12 o’clock, this number helps us identify your watch and its history through our master database. The serial numbers are sequential, meaning no two watches, regardless of batch, will ever carry the same number.
BRITISH BOX
For decades Fears presented their watches in a dark blue box with a cream-coloured lining. We are delighted to continue this tradition today.
The Brunswick Midas White is presented in a bespoke wooden box, crafted in Britain from English Ash, which is stained Fears Blue. Lined in genuine cream suede, the watch sits proudly on a special cushion. With minimal branding, the outside of the lid reveals a hidden map of Brunswick Square when held in a certain light.
A truly special wrist watch.
