February 11 2026

180 Years Of Fears: The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour “Celestial”

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Fears Watch Company marks its 180th anniversary with the introduction of the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour “Celestial,” a limited edition of 75 pieces. This commemorative model combines the brand’s signature cushion-shaped case with a celestial-inspired dial crafted from aventurine glass and natural mother-of-pearl.

Cushion Case in 40.5mm Stainless Steel

The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour “Celestial” is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 40.50 mm in diameter, with a thickness of 12.80 mm and a lug-to-lug distance of 47 mm. The finishing alternates between circular brushing on the upper surface and polished accents on the bezel, lugs, and case flanks, creating a refined contrast of textures. An onion-shaped crown positioned at 3 o’clock ensures easy winding and time adjustment while reinforcing the model’s traditional character.

The watch is available with either a solid stainless steel caseback or a sapphire exhibition caseback, allowing a view of the movement inside.

Automatic Movement with Jump-Hour Module

Inside the case beats the automatic Sellita SW200, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). The movement is equipped with 25 jewels and delivers a power reserve of approximately 38 hours. Mounted on top of this base calibre is the JJ01 jump-hour module developed by Christopher Ward. This module enables the instantaneous jumping hour display positioned at 12 o’clock, where the hour is shown digitally through an aperture rather than via a traditional hour hand. The hours change precisely at the top of each hour, while the minutes are indicated centrally by a single hand.

Celestial-Inspired Dial Construction

The defining feature of the “Celestial” edition lies in its distinctive two-part dial construction. The outer ring is made from aventurine glass, a material known for its deep blue tone and sparkling metallic inclusions that evoke the appearance of a star-filled night sky. The minute track is printed in silver directly onto this aventurine surface, integrating the time display into the celestial theme.

At the center of the dial sits a disc of white mother-of-pearl mimics the moon, selected for its natural iridescence and subtle tonal variations. This luminous central element contrasts with the darker outer ring and serves as the backdrop for the polished and brushed Fears-style minute hand.

For this anniversary edition, Fears has introduced newly designed Breguet-inspired numerals, created in-house and used for both the minute scale and the jump-hour display. To maintain visual balance and reduce distraction from the dial composition, the Fears logo has been relocated to the 6 o’clock position, placed above the “England” designation.

Availability and Pricing

The Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour “Celestial” is limited to 75 individually numbered pieces. It is offered on a blue Barenia calf leather strap or on a five-row stainless steel bracelet featuring brushed and polished finishing. Pricing is set at € 4,200 (excluding VAT) for the leather strap version and € 4,400 (excluding VAT) for the bracelet option.

With its combination of a mechanical jump-hour complication and a dial pairing of aventurine and mother-of-pearl, the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour “Celestial” stands as a technically and visually distinctive release within Fears’ anniversary collection.