Fears takes to the sky for the first time in 180 years

With the Brunswick 40 ‘Filton’, Bristol-based indie Fears explores the classic aviator’s watch through a distinctly contemporary lens, drawing inspiration from the pioneering spirit of early flight and Bristol’s historic association with aviation. Named after Filton, the historic home to the Bristol Areoplane Company, the watch subtly nods to a moment in history when the first aviators took to the skies, capturing that sense of precision, purpose and quiet bravery. 

Highly legible and confidently restrained, the Filton introduces the first-ever date complication within the Brunswick 40mm line, positioned discreetly at six o’clock. The dial features applied numerals in Fears’ own bespoke ‘Edwin’ typeface and a bold triangle at twelve – a cardinal point, and a signature of traditional mid-century pilot watches. The time is displayed using sword-shaped versions of the classic Fears ‘pipette’ hands.

The Filton is powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic calibre – a reliable mainstay of the Brunswick collection, where heritage cues are delicately balanced with the confidence of modern utility. 

Specifications

Case

• Material: 316L stainless steel case
• Size: 40mm (11mm thick, 46.5mm L2L)
  
• Crystal: Domed sapphire with dual-sided anti-reflective coating
• Case Back: Stainless steel, screwed
• Crown: Polished, traditional onion shape
• Water Resistance: 15 bar (150 meters)
• Lug Width: 20mm
  

Movement

• Calibre: La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement
• Finished with Côtes de Genève and blued screws. Custom decorated rotor featuring the ‘Bristol Flower’
• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds counter, date aperture at 6H
• Power reserve: 68 hours

Dial

• Dial: Sunburst central section, contrasted by a raised outer dial with circular grooving and a matte finish. Black galvanic coating and protective varnish. White matte-painted hour markers are filled with Grade A BGW9 Super-LumiNova
• Hands: Fears ‘pipette’ hands, sword-shaped
  

Strap/Bracelet

• 20mm Chocolate brown Buffalo leather with Fears blue Alacantara lining