Brunswick Midas II

From Fears

The Golden Fears Please note: this model has now been discontinued The Brunswick Midas II continued the legacy of elegance and luxury of the original Brunswick Midas (2018-2021). This evolution exudes opulence with a rich 22ct yellow gold-plated case perfectly complemented by a frosted 18ct yellow gold champagne dial (the gold-on-gold theme inspired by a 1973 watch from the Fears Archive). This limited production piece comes with two straps that can give either a classic 1970s look or a more contemporary feel. Case : 38mm, stainless steel, brushed and polished, 20mm lug width Case Finish : 22ct Yellow Gold-Plated Dial : Champagne colour, with black printing and hand applied numerals Strap : Fears Blue, barenia calf leather and Chalk Blue, alcantara ® , both handmade Movement : ETA 7001, time only, manual winding Water Resistance : 100 metres (10 ATM) Graceful and complex, the curvaceous Brunswick is an exacting object to create. It takes its inspiration from a gentleman’s cushion case watch in the Fears archives, first made in 1924 , and a dial colour used in the 1940s and 50s. CASE The Brunswick’s elegant 38mm cushion-shaped case has no flat surfaces. The case’s graceful curves are machined from 316L stainless steel, to a level usually reserved for precious metals. The depth of the polish showcases the sophistication of the machinery and the skill of the operator. The Brunswick Midas II's case has then been meticulously plated in heavy layers of 22ct yellow gold by one of the UK's leading specialists (who applied the same plating to the prototype London 2012 Olympic Torch used to promote those momentous games). The Brunswick Midas II is manually wound each day using our bespoke ‘onion’-shaped winding crown, signed with the Fears Cypher. The crown’s fine grooves catch the light, adding a touch of radiance to the edge of the case. CASEBACK The Brunswick Midas II comes with the option of either: Open exhibition caseback - offering an unobstructed view of the finely decorated movement housed inside. Closed caseback - offering the perfect canvas for personalisation with a custom engraving (please discover engraving options here ). Please note; as per tradition, whilst the case has been gold-plated the caseback will remain in un-plated stainless steel with a spun finish. DIAL The Brunswick Midas II features a hand-finished champagne dial which reproduces the rich colour of the famous sparkling wine. Finished with layers of 18ct yellow gold, the dial has a golden warmth that blends seamlessly with the golden case giving a strong 1970s influence. Expertly made in Germany, the surface of the dial features a glass bead-blasted finish, giving a frosted appearance with a gentle sparkle. T his effect is complemented by the concentric circle finishing on the sunken sub-seconds, at 6 o’clock. The hand-applied numerals are milled from a block of brass before being diamond polished and then coated in black gold, giving them a bright, black/brown/silver appearance. These numerals are realised in our custom ‘Edwin’ typeface, specially designed for Fears by our horological typographer and inspired by the many different typefaces the company has used throughout its history. HANDS The Brunswick Midas II features iconic ‘ Fears ’-shaped hands expertly made in Germany. Skeletonised and finished in blue using physical vapor deposition, the colour of the hands changes in the light from almost black to electric blue. MOVEMENT The Brunswick Midas II is powered by a Swiss made, manual-winding ETA 7001 movement. This accurate movement was first designed in the 1970s, and its reliability has ensured its continuing popularity today. Each movement features blued screws and Côtes de Genève striping. STRAPS The Brunswick Midas II comes with two straps, each giving the golden watch a different look and feel: Fears Blue strap handcrafted from premium Barenia leather with tonal stitching, that when paired with the gold lends a classic feel to the watch. Chalk Blu