There are moments when a brand chooses to pause, look up, and do something quietly poetic. This latest release from Fears Watch Company feels very much like one of those moments.

The Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour ‘Celestial’ arrives in a milestone year for Fears, marking 180 years since its original founding and a decade since its modern revival. Rather than leaning into nostalgia or overt celebration, the brand has chosen to look outward, quite literally, drawing inspiration from the night sky. Limited to just 75 pieces, it is a contemplative take on the Jump Hour format, and one that feels entirely at ease within the Fears design language.

At the heart of the watch is a dial that does most of the talking. It is a carefully balanced composition rather than a collection of decorative ideas. The outer ring is crafted from deep blue aventurine glass, its fine metallic flecks catching the light like distant stars. It is a material that rewards movement and patience, never shouting for attention but always offering something new. Set against this is a central disc of high grade white mother of pearl, chosen for its soft luminosity and natural variation. The contrast is deliberate and effective. Moon against night sky. Calm against depth.

The jump hour aperture sits at twelve o’clock, displaying a set of newly developed Breguet style numerals. Designed in house, this marks the first time this typography has appeared on a modern Fears watch. The numerals feel classical without slipping into pastiche, their open forms and gentle curves sitting comfortably within the contemporary architecture of the Brunswick case. Around the dial, a subtly shimmering minute track is printed in silver, arranged radially in a way that nods to celestial mapping without feeling overly literal.

Time is read via a single rhodium plated minute hand, its mix of brushed and polished surfaces ensuring legibility across both dial materials. The familiar “Fears England” signature has been repositioned lower on the dial, a small but important adjustment that maintains balance while accommodating the jump hour display.

On the wrist, the watch is paired with a Fears Blue Barenia leather strap, padded to suit the proportions of the Jump Hour case and lined with matching Alcantara for comfort. It is finished with the brand’s cypher pin buckle, a detail that reinforces the sense of cohesion throughout the package.

The ‘Celestial’ also represents a confident step forward for Fears in Europe. Its debut at INHORGENTA Munich coincides with the brand’s expanding presence across the continent and a new partnership with ChronoTime, who will now represent and distribute Fears throughout mainland Europe. It is a measured move rather than a loud one, very much in keeping with how the brand has approached growth over the past decade.

Priced at £4,350 on a strap or £4,550 on a bracelet, the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour ‘Celestial’ is now available through their normal outlets. It is not a watch designed to overwhelm. Instead, it invites a slower appreciation. The kind that happens when the lights are low, the wrist turns slightly, and the dial quietly comes alive.

For a brand built on longevity and restraint, it feels like a fitting way to mark both where Fears has come from and where it is heading.