From the ateliers of Farer, a name revered for its distinctive British design and unwavering commitment to horological integrity, a compelling new creation emerges to illuminate the path for discerning globetrotters: the Maze Blue GMT. This is not simply a timepiece; it is a vibrant declaration, a sophisticated instrument engineered for those who traverse continents and navigate the complexities of multiple time zones with both purpose and panache. An evolution of Farer’s celebrated design language, the Maze Blue GMT seamlessly blends the timeless allure of classic horology with a boldly contemporary aesthetic, resulting in a watch that is as visually arresting as it is functionally indispensable.
The immediate captivation of the Maze Blue GMT (£1325) lies in its daring and dynamic colour palette. A white dial, subtly textured with a honeycomb pattern, serves as the canvas for a symphony of vibrant hues. Fluorescent orange hour and minute hands, filled with amber X1 Super-LumiNova, leap forth with immediate legibility, their bold presence further accentuated by a burnt orange seconds hand, tipped with Farer’s signature ‘A’. The navy blue GMT hand, equally luminescent, adds a crucial layer of functionality while contributing to the watch’s striking visual depth.
Oversized blue dot and dash hour markers, also generously filled with amber X1 Super-LumiNova, complete the dial, ensuring exceptional clarity in any lighting condition, a hallmark of Farer’s commitment to practical elegance. This harmonious interplay of vibrant colours against the crisp white dial creates a visual labyrinth, a ‘Maze Blue’ that is both engaging and effortlessly legible.
Encircling the dial is a bidirectional rotating bezel, a crucial element for any true GMT timepiece. Inlaid with a sapphire insert, the bezel presents a 24-hour scale, meticulously split between a crisp white and a deep blue, echoing the watch’s namesake and providing immediate visual distinction between day and night hours in a secondary time zone. This functional bezel, paired with the dedicated GMT hand, allows for the effortless tracking of multiple time zones, a vital tool for the modern international traveller and global citizen.
This dedication to practical functionality is further underscored by the watch’s 200-meter water resistance, screw-down crown, and robust construction, solidifying its credentials as a true tool watch, ready to accompany its wearer on any adventure, terrestrial or aquatic.
The Maze Blue GMT is housed within a newly designed 38mm stainless steel case, a refined dimension that balances contemporary presence with classic wearability. The case features Farer’s signature “ski slope” lugs, a design element first introduced in their Chrono-Contempo collection, adding a touch of distinctive architectural flair while ensuring a comfortable and ergonomic fit on the wrist.
The case’s brushed lugs and case sides, juxtaposed with highly polished chamfers, demonstrate Farer’s meticulous attention to detail and nuanced finishing techniques, elevating the watch beyond mere functionality and into the realm of considered artistry. Protected by a boxed sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating, the dial maintains optimal clarity and visual integrity, further enhancing the watch’s overall sense of refined robustness.
Powering the Maze Blue GMT is the Swiss Made Sellita SW330-2 ‘Top Grade’ movement, a reliable and respected automatic GMT calibre known for its precision and enduring performance. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and boasting a generous 56-hour power reserve, this movement ensures dependable timekeeping and seamless GMT functionality, a vital asset for those who demand unwavering accuracy across time zones.
The inclusion of an exhibition case back allows for a glimpse into the intricate mechanics of this Swiss-made movement, a subtle nod to horological connoisseurship. Named after Maze Hill in Greenwich, London, and drawing inspiration from the very meridian that established Greenwich Mean Time, the Farer Maze Blue GMT is more than just a timepiece; it is a horological tribute to the origins of global timekeeping, a vibrant and sophisticated instrument ready to accompany you as you chart your own course across the world’s diverse horizons.
