Introduction
A testament to refined British craftsmanship and timeless elegance, the Fears Archival 1930 is rooted in the watchmaker's 178-year English heritage. A stunning timepiece that combines modern sophistication with traditional watchmaking principles, it is a rectangular stainless steel watch that was modelled after a 1930 design. Delivering a balanced blend of vintage Art-Deco aesthetics and contemporary proportions, this watch is 22mm wide and 40mm tall with a thickness of just 8.5mm. Boasting a stunning green dial with applied Eastern-Arabic hour markers, this timepiece highlights Fears' meticulous attention to detail celebrates their partnership with Perpetuel, their Middle-Eastern retailer. Powered by the manual-wind ETA cal. 2360 movement, the limited edition Archival 1930 Perpetuel is a rare watch, with it limited to only 25 pieces, that offers a slim profile that rests elegantly on the wrist allowing for a refined aesthetic that speaks to the company’s storied history as a fine watchmaker and their renewed legacy as a company that has garnered an international audience.
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Grade
M 9.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Hang Tags
Est. value range
$2,000 – $4,000
The Details
Brand
Fears x Perpetuel
Dimensions
22mm x 40mm x 8.54mm
Model
Archival 1930 Perpetuel
Movement
Manual-wind ETA cal. 2360
Reference
BS8-1930-0
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
2024
Condition
Like-New
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, Box, and Hang Tags
Dial Color
Green
THE DIAL
Boasting a dark green dial with Easter-Arabic applied indices for its hour markers, as we often see on Middle Eastern-inspired watches, this Archival 1930's display features an abundance of obvious links to its inspiration being Fears' Middle Eastern retailer Perpetuel.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Inspired by a design from 1930, the Archival 1930's Art-Deco rectangular case features a comfortable profile with its 22mm x 40mm proportions perfectly placed within today's sizing standards.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The watch is in like new new condition.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
A beautiful limited edition tribute to one of their most valued partnerships, the Archival 1930 takes one of Fears' oldest designs and uses it to celebrate the brand's position in modern watchmaking.
Eric Ku
Co-founder
