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10 of the best British watch brands
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10 of the best British watch brands

The go-to word for instant credibility these days is ‘Swiss made’, and while Japanese, German and even Chinese brands have made strides to topple the…
The 5 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000
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The 5 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

If you’re looking to build a well-rounded watch collection, a mechanical chronograph has to be in the conversation. You could go all in with a…
Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket?
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Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket?

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…
MICRO MONDAYS: Farer’s star keeps rising – these 5 watches from the past year show why
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MICRO MONDAYS: Farer’s star keeps rising – these 5 watches from the past year show why

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.…
VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)
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VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)

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…
INTRODUCING: Farer hits New York City with four new offerings
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INTRODUCING: Farer hits New York City with four new offerings

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…
HANDS ON – The Farer Segrave Monopusher Chronograph delivers a big eye with a colourful twist
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HANDS ON – The Farer Segrave Monopusher Chronograph delivers a big eye with a colourful twist

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…
INTRODUCING: Farer’s new Carnegie Chronograph Sport
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INTRODUCING: Farer’s new Carnegie Chronograph Sport

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…
Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress
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Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress

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…
HANDS-ON: The Farer Lomond shakes up the field watch with perky blasts of colour
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HANDS-ON: The Farer Lomond shakes up the field watch with perky blasts of colour

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…
PHOTO ESSAY: Surfing, trail runs and leaning on fences with Farer in the Great British Outdoors
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PHOTO ESSAY: Surfing, trail runs and leaning on fences with Farer in the Great British Outdoors

When it comes to being in the middle of nature, surrounded by water, land or sheep, all you need from a watch – durability aside…
HANDS-ON: The olive-green Farer Exmoor field watch feels like wrist-bound British tailoring with a sexy twist
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HANDS-ON: The olive-green Farer Exmoor field watch feels like wrist-bound British tailoring with a sexy twist

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…
HANDS-ON: The Farer Field Watch Collection lets you have your cake and eat it too (Mmmm…cake)
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HANDS-ON: The Farer Field Watch Collection lets you have your cake and eat it too (Mmmm…cake)

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,…
VIDEO: The Farer Field Watch Collection combines the best of British design with Swiss watchmaking
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VIDEO: The Farer Field Watch Collection combines the best of British design with Swiss watchmaking

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,…
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 5 – Stu Finlayson, Founder of Farer Watches
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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 5 – Stu Finlayson, Founder of Farer Watches

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…
LIST: 8 of Britain’s best watches, from 600 quid, to a quarter of a million. Keep calm and click on…
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LIST: 8 of Britain’s best watches, from 600 quid, to a quarter of a million. Keep calm and click on…

Editor’s note: To celebrate Time+Tide opening an office in the UK, we thought we’d revisit a story about British watchmaking that selected eight notable models…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Farer Oxley GMT offers quarantine comfort, for the right amount of cost
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Farer Oxley GMT offers quarantine comfort, for the right amount of cost

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…
ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000
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ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

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…
“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2
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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2

Finally, we have the last additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 22: TAG Heuer – Unique Piece, Autavia Caliber 5 ‘Watch & Act!’…
INTRODUCING: The Farer Roché World Timer
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INTRODUCING: The Farer Roché World Timer

Boutique British watchmaker Farer have just released what many in the horological community are calling their best watch to date – the Farer Roché World…
The Farer Lander GMT Automatic proves travel doesn’t have to be so serious
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The Farer Lander GMT Automatic proves travel doesn’t have to be so serious

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…
RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro? 
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RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro? 

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…
8 watches that put the great in Great Britain
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8 watches that put the great in Great Britain

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…
HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic
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HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic

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…
HANDS-ON: The Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla
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HANDS-ON: The Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla

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…
EDITOR’S PICK: 44 of the best watches from 2016 you can buy from $500 to $5000
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EDITOR’S PICK: 44 of the best watches from 2016 you can buy from $500 to $5000

Editor’s Note: Way back at the start of this year, Justin put together a series of ‘best of’ lists covering off some of 2016’s finest…
LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $1000 to $2000
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LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $1000 to $2000

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…
EVENT: 6 standout, and frighteningly affordable, watches from the worn&wound Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016
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EVENT: 6 standout, and frighteningly affordable, watches from the worn&wound Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016

Editor’s note: From where we stand, the Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016, run by the boys from worn&wound seemed to kick a lot of ass. Over 15,000…