The Cool and Accessible Updated Farer Field Watch Collection

British brand Farer has introduced three updated field watches that are sequels to the original trio from 2021. The names are the same, albeit now with a Roman numeral II, but most things have otherwise changed. The overall vibe is still familiar if you know the collection, although the case, bracelet and dials have received significant facelifts. Each watch is named after a National Park in the UK (Pembroke, Lomond and Exmoor), while other Farer collections are named after significant people (they’re all tied to something related to England). Colour and contemporary styling dominate the dial designs, all of which are different yet related.  

The brushed stainless steel case has been redesigned from the prior models with a significantly slimmer bezel for a larger dial. The screw-down crown is also 35% wider, making it easier to manipulate on the go and it has Farer’s signature bronze insert. Water resistance is rated at 150 metres, which is 50 metres less than the older models, but still great for field watches and even light diving. The case shrinks down a bit at 38mm in diameter and 11.7mm in height (from 38.5mm and 12.3mm), but lug-to-lug remains at a very appealing 45mm.

A sapphire crystal with three anti-reflective coatings protects the dial and the caseback is solid with a customizable serial number (125 of each model will initially be produced). A 20mm three-link bracelet with quick-release levers and on-the-fly micro-adjustments (to 4.2mm) and a fabric sailcloth strap with a rubber lining and leather reinforcements come standard. 

Three distinctive dials are available, again named after National Parks – Pembroke II, Lomond II and Exmoor II. The Pembroke II has changed the most from the original Pembroke, now with a textured sand-coloured dial and Arabic numerals and batons outlined in navy blue. These and the matte black central timing hands have matching X1 Super-LumiNova, while a fourth pointer date hand is white with a red tip. Calendar days are printed on the perimeter flange with the last four in red (just for style and all three dials have this).

The Lomond II and Exmoor II more closely resemble their predecessors with differences in hand colours, numeral layout and so on. The Lomond II has a textured navy blue dial and yellow numerals/markers, while the Exmoor II has a textured green dial with white Arabic numerals and outer yellow dots. All are pointer date models with ample Super-LumiNova. 

Powering the new Farer 2024 Field Watch collection is the same Sellita SW221-1 as before, with 26 jewels, a beat rate of 28,800vph (4Hz) and a power reserve of up to 41 hours. Functions include central hours, minutes, hacking seconds and pointer date. This is the pointer date variant of the Sellita SW200 and an alternative to the ETA 2836-2.

All three Farer Field Watch models are priced the same at GBP 1,095, EUR 1,295 or USD 1,250, and shipping is expected by December 4^{th, 2024}. For more information and to make a purchase, please visit farer.com.