Fears Archival 1930vsImpossible Watch Company Art Deco

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Fears Archival 1930 at true scale

Archival 1930

Impossible Watch Company Art Deco at true scale

Art Deco

Diameter

40mm

33mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

40mm

Thickness

8.5mm

lowest

9mm

Water Resistance

30m

n/a

MSRP

$3,863

$695

lowest

Movement

ETA 2360

Seagull ST1701

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
33mm
Thickness
8.54mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
K1
Dial Color
Standard
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2360
Seagull ST1701
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,863
$695
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Fears Archival 1930

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Archival 1930 for its sophisticated Art Deco styling, featuring a captivating champagne dial with Deco numerals and heat-blued hands. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to its thin case and light weight, making it versatile for various occasions. Some owners highlight the unique gold inlay on the dial and the color-changing quality of the hands. The manual-wind ETA 2360 movement requires frequent winding due to its 38-40 hour power reserve. While some find the watch offers significant value given its historic caliber and detailed design, others question its price point relative to its components. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Archival 1930 for its elegant, vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability.

Impossible Watch Company Art Deco

Owners widely praise the Impossible Watch Company Art Deco for its cool, handsome, and unique design, capturing the art deco aesthetic with features like "exploding numerals" and a curved case that contours the wrist. Some find the manual-wind Seagull ST1701 movement awkward at the $675 price point, while others note it is a basic movement fitting for the watch's aesthetic. One owner mentions the watch wears "a bit like a modern smart watch." On balance, owners rate the Impossible Watch Company Art Deco highly for its striking design and comfortable wearability.