Fears Arnos (Blue)vsImpossible 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.
Arnos (Blue)
Art Deco
Diameter
30.8mm
33mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
lowest
9mm
Water Resistance
30m
n/a
MSRP
$4,604
$695
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW1000-1
Seagull ST1701
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Fears Arnos (Blue) is praised for its distinctive blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, and the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement. Reviewers note its vintage-inspired rectangular stainless steel case, measuring 33.5mm x 22.6mm with a slim 8.4mm height. The watch is priced at £4,350 and features a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its attractive vintage design and automatic movement.
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.
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