Elegantly Understated: 175 Years Of The Fears Watch Company

by Jane Duffus

Discover the story of Fears – one of Britain’s oldest watch companies – in this beautifully produced limited-edition hardback book. The Fears story began in 1846, in the city of Bristol, when a talented young watchmaker named Edwin Fear established a workshop and showroom on Redcliff Street. For over 130 years, three generations of the Fear family grew the business into one of England’s largest watch companies. Fears provided highly-regarded, quality timepieces to consumers in the UK and over 95 countries around the world until the 1970s. In 2016, as Edwin Fear's great-great-great-grandson, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill re-established the family company to once again hand build exceptional watches in the UK. This lavishly produced hardback book features over 140 images, including illustrations, maps and archive photography. Meticulously researched and beautifully written by Jane Duffus, the book brings to life the rich history of Fears.

Hardcover

Published August 2, 2021