Fears
Redcliff 39.5 Date Raven Black
The contemporary Fears watch.
Please note: orders placed with an open caseback will be shipping from early-September (if you are ordering with a closed caseback they are ready to ship immediately).
Hand built in England.
Taking its name from the Bristol street where the company was first founded in 1846, the new Fears Redcliff Collection is designed to be an elegant and sophisticated everyday timepiece.
- Case: 39.5mm, 316L stainless steel, brushed and polished, 20mm lug width
- Dial: Raven black, sunburst, white printing with silver accents
- Bracelet: 3-link, stainless steel bracelet with screw links and fold-over clasp with micro-adjust / black, buffalo leather, handmade (plus black textile strap)
- Movement: LJP G100, time and date, automatic, 68hr power reserve
- Water Resistance: 150 metres (15 ATM)
CASE
The Redcliff 39.5 Date is housed in a contemporary round case with integrated lugs alongside a screw-down case back, bezel and crown. Spanning 39.5mm in diameter yet with a case thickness of only 9.98mm, this slim case combines a bushed middle-section with the polished finish of the bezel's graceful profile. The proportions of the case and its integrated lugs help ensure the watch will perfectly fit the contours of any wrist.
CASEBACK
The Redcliff 39.5 Date comes with the option of either:
- Open exhibition caseback - offering an unobstructed view of the finely decorated movement (and custom Fears Blue rotor adorned with the Bristol flower).
- Closed caseback - offering the perfect canvas for personalisation with a custom engraving (please discover engraving options here).
DIAL
The Redcliff 39.5 Date Raven Black features a sophisticated black dial that takes inspiration from the black feathers of a raven bird.
Expertly made in Germany, the main section of the dial features a sunburst finish to the surface with a finely-milled CNC grooves on the lowered chapter ring. Bold silver and white printing contrasts strongly against the natural darkness of the galvanic-coated dial.
At 3 o’clock a date window is cut into the dial revealing a colour-matched date disc featuring numerals in our own bespoke ‘Edwin’ typeset. The window itself features a shallow bevel running around all four sides to aide legibility whilst reading the date and gives the optical illusion of it appearing larger.
The baton indexes are crafted from a block of brass before being diamond polished and coated in precious rhodium. The 12 o'clock index also features a subtle reference to another great Bristolian historical reference (the shape and form of the towers that hoist the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge).
Each indices has been hand-filled with X1-Grade Super-LumiNova in Switzerland before being carefully hand-applied to the dial.
HANDS
The Redcliff 39.5 Date's distinctive ‘Fears’-shaped hands are tri-bevelled and diamond polished before in this example being finished in a coating of rhodium (thus matching the indices).
During the day the tri-bevelled edges will catch the light brilliantly, allowing the time to be read easily. Whilst in low-light conditions, the bright X1-Grade lume (a first for the core collection) glows with a strong blue colour colour and stays charged throughout the night - making for the perfect travelling companion.
MOVEMENT
The Redcliff 39.5 Date is powered by a customised Swiss-made, automatic La Joux-Perret G100 movement. Winding itself when worn on the wrist this movement features a quick-set date, a generous power reserve of 68 hours and a decorated winding rotor concealed by a closed case back.
BRACELET & STRAPS
The Redcliff 39.5 Date comes with both a bespoke 3-link stainless steel bracelet or a black buffalo leather strap, and with either choice will also be accompanied by and a 3D-woven textile strap.
Bracelet
Featuring solid screw links, the bracelet combines brushed and polished elements and has a substantial feel while the silky-smooth movement of the links ensure a comfortable fit around the wrist. The bracelet can be adjusted for a perfect fit with both 6mm and 8mm screw links but also adjusted 'on the move' via a push button micro-adjustment featured located within the trigger-release fold-over clasp. This ensures a comfortable fit always.
The perfect fit!
When you purchase a Redcliff 39.5 Date we can adjust the bracelet size for you before sending it. Please contact us by email with your order number and wrist size and we’ll do the rest. We will provide any spare links in an envelope with your watch.
Leather Strap
Each Redcliff 39.5 Date Raven Black can be fitted with a handmade Raven Black strap crafted from Buffalo leather (sourced from the Himalayas), lending a more sophisticated feel to the watch. This premium leather is some of the strongest and most durable available which makes it perfect for our sportier Brunswick.
This leather has been tanned in the same way it has been for centuries, using organic materials (and not modern techniques that utilise chemicals). It is not stretched during the tanning process, so is thicker more hard-wearing as a result.
Lined in genuine Alcantara® dyed a deep shade of blue, this lining is supremely soft against the skin yet resistant against wear. This strap is finished with Fears' new bespoke pin buckle (featuring the Fears Cypher).
Extra Strap
Included with each Redcliff 39.5 Date is a woven textile strap made from a tightly 3D woven nylon material with an Alcantara lining, quick-release spring bars and finished with Fears' new bespoke pin buckle (featuring the Fears Cypher).
Customise
You can customise your Redcliff 39.5 Date with any strap designed for a 20mm lug width, including any strap from our range, which you can easily fit yourself without tools.
INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED
Each watch we make carries a unique serial number. Engraved between the 20mm lugs at 12 o’clock, this number helps us identify your watch and its history.
AMOS BOX
The entire Fears core collection is now presented in a slim, rectangular, wooden box made of solid ash and stained in our bespoke Fears Blue colour. This luxury box was inspired by traditional slim Fears watch boxes used in the past, in which the watch lay flat. Recognising the companies heritage, we called this box the Amos, after the 2nd and 3rd Managing Directors.
The top of the box is discretely engraved with the Fears logo and features a gentle bevel around its edges, whilst the interior is lined in genuine cream suede. The box is secured by a polished chrome push button, keeping your watch safe and secure.
ENGRAVED PERSONAL TO YOU
Fears offers an engraving service whereby a watch can be made personal to its new owner. We work with one of the UK's leading 3D laser engravers who can engrave initials, a date, or a special verse on your watch.
Please order your engraving here.
Case
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316L Stainless Steel. Polished & brushed finished. Screw down bezel & case back. Screw-down & signed crown. Solid case back. 316L Stainless Steel. Circular brushed with polished edge. Open case back. 316L Stainless Steel. Polished, engraved rim with bevelled Sapphire Crystal (with ARdur® anti-reflective coating inside). 39.5mm x 39.5mm, 46.95mm lug-to-lug, 20mm lug width (depth to top of domed sapphire glass 9.98mm with closed caseback / 10.37mm with open caseback). Made in Hong Kong |
Movement |
Top-grade La Joux-Perret G100 automatic winding, quick-set date, mechanical movement, finished with Côtes de Genève, Rhodium plating and blued screws. Custom decorated rotor featuring the 'Bristol Flower'. 68 hour power reserve. Made in Switzerland |
Dial |
Dial size: 33 mm / 0.4 inch Raven Black. Galvanic coating with clear protective varnish. Brushed (by hand) sunburst surface finish, with lowered chapter ring featuring 'vinyl' grooves. Two colour printing (white and silver). Diamond cut, tri-bevelled baton indices, coated in precious Rhodium (and containing hand-filled X1-Grade Super-Lumi Nova) and hand applied. Made in Germany |
Hands
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CNC milled from brass, bevelled & diamond polished. Rhodium plated with matching seconds hand. Made in Switzerland |
Glass
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Sapphire Crystal front with ARdur® anti-reflective coating on both sides. Made in Hong Kong Coated in Switzerland |
Functions
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Date function, hours and minutes |
Water Resistance
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150m (15 ATM)
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Bracelet / Straps |
Bespoke 3-link bracelet in stainless steel, dual finishing with polished and brushed elements. Fold-over clasp with micro-adjustment. Easy-release spring bars. Made in Hong Kong -------------------------------------------------------------------- Raven Black in Buffalo leather, lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Leather made in France Strap hand-made in Belgium -------------------------------------------------------------------- Black textile, lined in Alcantara®, handmade. Made in Hong Kong |
SHIPPING
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping on all watch orders. Local duties and taxes will need to be paid where applicable.UK (2-5 days)
All watches are sent using DHL Express. Insured and tracked, you’ll be sent the Airway Bill tracking reference after the watch is dispatched. We track all orders until they arrive safely with you.EU (4-7 days)
All watches are sent using DHL Express. Insured and tracked, you’ll be sent the Airway Bill tracking reference after the watch is dispatched. We track all orders until they arrive safely with you.
Rest of World (2-10 days)
All watches are sent using DHL Express. Insured and tracked, you’ll be sent the Airway Bill tracking reference after the watch is dispatched. We track all orders until they arrive safely with you.
We now also offer FedEx as an option for shipments to the US.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
If you are unhappy with your Fears watch for any reason, you have up to 14 days from receiving it to return or exchange it. Please email sales@fearswatches.com to discuss returning the watch.Please note: Returns are only accepted for items purchased directly from the Fears Watch Company Limited. For items purchased from an Authorised Stockist, please contact them to arrange a return in accordance with their returns policy. Items must be returned in new, unused, and saleable condition, with the complete original packaging, literature, and accessories. Returns not received in this manner may be sent back to the customer.
All Fears wristwatches purchase directly from the Fears Watch Company Limited and Authorised Fears Stockists come with a Fears Guarantee (the ‘Guarantee’). The Guarantee is valid for two years from the original date of purchase as recorded in the Fears WatchBook issued with your Fears watch. Any claims made under the Guarantee require proof of purchase and sight of the Fears WatchBook. In the first instance a fault with the Fears watch will be repaired free of charge or, if the watch is not able to be repaired, it will be replaced with a Fears watch of a similar model.
The Guarantee covers defects in materials or mechanical failure of the case, crystal (glass), watch movement, dial, and hands during the two-year period.
The Guarantee does not cover:
- defects in materials of the strap or buckle;
- pre-owned watches not sold directly by the Fears Watch Company Limited or by an Authorised Fears Stockist;
- damage due to general wear and tear and ageing of the watch;
- damage due to abnormal storage;
- damage due to the watch not being operated in accordance with the user instructions;
- damage caused by normal use, accidents or misuse; damage caused by contact with moisture or water; or
- any alterations or repairs conducted by anyone other than Fears or those recommended by Fears.
To ensure the reliable running of your Fears watch for years to come, please do not engage anyone other than Fears or those recommended by Fears to conduct servicing, repair, or engraving. The Guarantee becomes void in the event of servicing, repair, or engraving by any person other than Fears or those recommended by Fears.
The Guarantee does not in any way affect your rights against Fears nor any other mandatory statutory rights you may have.