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Take an inside look at the fun and madness of our British Watchmakers' Weekender held earlier this year.
This was a great week for independent watchmaking, where we had brands experimenting not just with colours but with case shapes, materials and techniques as…
We've assembled a comprehensive list of gift recommendations for all sorts of watch lovers at all sorts of budgets.
These days, monopusher chronographs are an anachronistic oddity - but they're still very cool.
Enter the competition now on Instagram to be in with a chance to win your favourite field watch and meet Justin Hast.
Andrew and Zach go head-to-head to pick the best dive watch, dress watch, field watch, and do-it-all GADA watch at Windup New York.
Patek's first new watch collection in 25 years is the biggest watch news of the week, but we've also seen a particularly large number of…
Farer shows it has its ear to the ground, makng a host of improvements for the second generation of its Field Collection.
From quirky quartz to haute horlogerie.
Chronographs are expensive, everyone knows that, right? While that's often the case, these affordable mechanical chronographs beg to differ.
Andrew, Marcus, and Zach select what they believe to be the best watch under US$2,000.
Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.
Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.
This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.
The British brand packs as many features into this '70s-inspired, block-coloured nugget.
Intimately associated with the glamour of international travel, world timers ooze class. Here's some of the best money can buy.
Old Vacherons made new, a deep purple Farer, and a delectable Armin Strom are just some of the pieces making up this week's selection.
We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.
In my opinion, microbrands are one of the best things to happen to an often conservative watch industry. The trend of enthusiasts leveraging the power…
One of my favourite watch brands, Farer, recently added a new chronograph to their line-up. Called the Chrono-Classic, it follows a long line of chronographs…
It’s unclear as to when you should stop referring to a company as a “microbrand”, but the conundrum also brings a sense of sheepish pride.…
The $1000-$5000 category is a sweet spot for so many watch enthusiasts, as it reflects a quality benchmark that distinguishes itself from the more budget…
On Thursday night, I was able to attend an event hosted by Worn And Wound with Farer as their guest at the New York City…
Pride is not an emotion I often overplay when it comes to my Britishness, but last week while dipping in and out of appointments around…
Every time I encounter a new Farer, I’m looking forward to a double delight. This brand specialises in juxtaposing a very British sense of elegance…
In its six years, Farer has never shied away from standing out from the crowd. It’s a trait that has served the British brand well…
As far as ubiquitous movements go, the SW200 and its variants is one to make your eyes light up when you see it on a…
With its catalogue of very British watches, Farer has quickly developed a solid following among enthusiasts. Yet they were only established in 2015, when they…
When it comes to being in the middle of nature, surrounded by water, land or sheep, all you need from a watch – durability aside…
Sharp design mixed with a distinct British aesthetic is a winning combination that has earned Farer a solid following among knowing enthusiasts. The brand was…
Vintage-inspired watches have been selling like hotcakes for a few years now, and there’s no sign of their popularity slowing down. And to be honest,…
Britain has a long history of horological greatness, having lead the way in innovation thanks to the likes of Thomas Tompion and John Harrison. Today,…
Modern life is increasingly stressful. The incessant buzz of notifications from your mobile and laptop can make one yearn for simpler times. Amid such craziness,…
Editor’s note: ‘11 Days of Londoners’ continues with a UK-based microbrand you likely know and love, none other than Farer Watches co-founder Stu Finlayson. The…
Editor’s note: This week on Micro Mondays we focus our gaze on a British brand that has made waves in the space over the last…
There have been several strange side effects of the rubbish situation we currently find ourselves in. Pushbikes, for example, are now more valuable than palladium. And because…
Finally, we have the last additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 22: TAG Heuer – Unique Piece, Autavia Caliber 5 ‘Watch & Act!’…
Boutique British watchmaker Farer have just released what many in the horological community are calling their best watch to date – the Farer Roché World…
Editor’s note: Not everything in the watch world has to be same-samey. And the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla is a great example of that. It’s…
Editor’s note: Who doesn’t love a good micro brand (we certainly do)? In many ways the little guys have so much more freedom than the…
Broadly speaking, microbrand is a term used to describe smaller watch brands — typically with few staff, outsourced production and a direct-to-consumer business model. The…
Editor’s note: We’ve been on a bit of a Bremont trip recently, and while the aviation-based brand is perhaps the UK’s most well known watch…
Having previously reviewed the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla, I thought it was time to explore some more of the British microbrand’s offerings. Enter the Farer…
A parcel recently landed on my desk. It had made the journey all the way from the United Kingdom, and it contained two pieces from…
One of the most useful everyday complications is the GMT or dual time zone. If you travel a lot or do business internationally it’s certainly…
We’ve already got you covered in the zero to 1K category, but as you inch your way up the watch-buying food chain, the decisions don’t…