William Wood Launch ‘Stealth Black’ Fearless Field Collection

We’ve usually had a slight problem with William Wood. Not because their watches are not excellent – they are cool, in depth tributes to to start with responders, what’s not to really like? But since a diving view feels about as considerably absent from a fire as it is achievable to be. We have been arguing for considerably way too prolonged now that a subject check out would make considerably, considerably far more perception. And evidently, they listened mainly because not only is the new William Wood Fearless a area look at, it could just be their ideal timepiece but.

For starters, the Fearless has a manufacturer-new case at a measurement of 40mm, making it a touch smaller than William Wood’s present chronograph and dive view timepieces. The reduction is dimension will make a great deal of sense, a field observe is a view created for motion and a smaller measurement makes it each lighter and less intrusive on the wrist. In addition, there is the truth that 40mm is normally more wearable for a vast majority of folks.

The circumstance is manufactured in stainless metal with an IP Stealth Black plating finish, which provides it a dim silhouette. It’s a very present day search from a brand that usually favours classic aesthetics but it’s by no usually means an unwelcome deviation. Plus, there are some standard William Wood elements however current these types of as the classic brass crown created from an upcycled firefighter’s helmet.

Together with the new black case is a new black dial, which once again is not the usual William Wooden fare. As an alternative of retro dashboard counters or the like, it has a tough, grainy texture developed to evoke illustrations or photos of charcoal. A somewhat chilling reminder of the role hearth and rescue serve in our communities, despite the fact that it’s also definitely neat at the similar time. It reminds me of the texture Patek Philippe utilised on their 2022 Calatrava.

On the other hand, it’s not all black since in addition to the situation and dial the William Wood Fearless assortment functions rose gold applied indexes (coated with lume) and brightly colored flanges and seconds fingers. There are a few colour possibilities offered, crimson, orange and yellow. Just about every possibility changes the really feel of the piece with the crimson owning a smouldering excellent though the yellow is perhaps the most lively.

The signature colour of each view can also be observed in the stitching of the vintage black hose pipe strap (a uncommon colour of hose in just the provider) and the tinted sapphire glass of the exhibition caseback. Cleverly, the caseback has been shaped like a modern day firefighter’s helmet with the show window as the visor.

By mentioned visor you can see the Seiko NH35 motion housed inside of. It is an accessible, computerized motion with a 41-hour electrical power reserve and time and day functions. Not just an remarkable calibre but a strong and trustworthy a single.

In terms of pricing and availability, the William Wood Fearless is £895 with a constrained output of 250 items. It’s good to see William Wood department out with a lot more daring layouts, proving that their preferred market of firefighting is a richer vein of watchmaking inspiration than you initially may well feel.