Review: The Fears Archival 1930

I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to follow closely the journey of Fears watches since its re-founding in 2016. From their Redcliffe quartz model through to several iterations of the Brunswick, I’ve spent a lot of time handling each watch and appreciating the level of detail that goes into every aspect of the designs while not quite finding one which has my hand subconsciously fumbling for my wallet. The launch of the Archival 1930 last year nudged me closer than ever. The delightful warm dial and slender case almost pushed me over the edge, but I was held back by the nagging doubt that I wouldn’t actually wear such a formal and elegant watch enough to make a purchase worthwhile. Eight months later and I’ve had the chance to spend a couple of weeks living with the Archival 1930. So has my opinion changed?