Brunswick Midas II

The Golden Fears

Please note: this is the final Midas II we have remaining and once sold-out this model will be discontinued, purchase now to avoid disappointment.

The Brunswick Midas II marks the re-introduction of a key piece to the Fears core collection and continues 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. This 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 Blue strap handcrafted from Alcantara® that offers unrivalled aesthetic, technical and tactile qualities, with the soft feel of suede.

Both straps come with quick-release springbars allow you to change between the two (or any other strap you choose to pair your Midas II with) without the need for any tools.

Both straps are finished with a special matching gold-plated edition of Fears' bespoke pin buckle (featuring the Fears Cypher).

Customise

You can customise your Fears Brunswick Midas II 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 discreetly on the case, this number helps us identify your watch and its history.

AMOS BOX

All Fears watches are presented in a slim, rectangular, wooden box made of solid ash and stained in our bespoke shade of blue. This luxury box was inspired by traditional slim Fears watch boxes used in the past, in which the watch lies flat. Recognising the companies heritage, we called this box the Amos, after the names of both 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.