British independent watchmaker Farer has long carved out a reputation as one of the industry’s premier colorists. While many brands choose to strictly mimic the faded, dusty hues of historical catalog pieces, Farer approaches vintage inspiration with a lens of vivid, contemporary optimism.
Their latest release shifts gears directly into the golden era of motorsport. This new trio of racing chronographs draws a direct line to the high-visibility, unapologetic team liveries that dominated the pit lanes of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Like the iconic, roaring machines that inspired them, each piece in the collection commands its own distinctive color palette and visual identity. By blending aggressive, playful color blocking with beautifully refined lines and premium mechanical specifications, Farer has built a collection that encapsulates everything enthusiasts love about classic motorsport.
Coming in at a highly competitive price of £1,875, this release presents an incredibly compelling package for the modern collector.
A Canvas of High-Octane Contrast
At the heart of the collection is a masterful execution of the classic tri-compax layout. Rather than delivering a uniform aesthetic across the three models, Farer has treated each dial as an individual canvas, varying the finishes, textures, and typography to give each watch a singular voice.
* Layout: Traditional tri-compax (3, 6, and 9 o'clock sub-dials)
* Dial Finishes: Alternating sunray surfaces and intricate engine turning
* Lume: High-grade Super-LumiNova for nighttime legibility
* Core Objective: Maximum high-speed readability paired with striking visual depth
The dials expertly balance depth and readability by mixing intensely saturated accents with finely textured sub-dials featuring concentric circular graining (or engine turning).
Light plays effortlessly across the multi-layered surfaces—shifting from radiant sunray backdrops to crisp, matte tracks. It is a masterclass in horological contrast that guarantees these watches will turn heads on the wrist while protecting the lightning-fast, intuitive legibility demanded of a true racing instrument.
Sublime Slopes and Ergonomic Geometry
A true vintage-inspired chronograph lives or dies by its casework, and Farer has knocked this out of the park. Moving away from standard, blocky profiles, the stainless steel chassis is an elegant study in flowing lines and sculptural transitions.
The undisputed star of the show is the inclusion of Farer’s distinctive concave “ski-slope” lugs, which elegantly sweep inward and down toward the wrist, allowing the watch to hug the arm with superb comfort.
| Dimension | Measurement |
| Case Diameter | 38.5mm |
| Thickness | 13.4mm |
| Bezel Type | Bidirectional Rotating |
| Bezel Insert | Scratch-Resistant Ceramic |
Capping off the mid-century case geometry is a bidirectional rotating bezel equipped with a resilient ceramic insert.
Instead of a standard tachymeter scale, Farer opted for a practical twelve-hour tracking scale, allowing the wearer to effortlessly monitor a second time zone while traveling between tracks.
To ensure utility doesn’t fade when the sun goes down, the bezel markings are heavily lumed, glowing vividly alongside the dial elements in low-light environments.
The Pure Joy of a Manual Drive
Flip the timepiece over, and a flat sapphire crystal exhibition caseback offers an unhindered look at the mechanical heart powering the race.
Farer has wisely selected the Swiss-made Sellita SW510M b movement—a hand-wound caliber belonging to Sellita’s revered Elaboré grade.
Choosing a manual-wind architecture over an automatic module is a deliberate nod to purists, cutting out the rotor to offer an unobstructed view of the mechanical choreography inside, while keeping the case thickness to a wear-friendly 13.4mm.
“The movement decoration is nothing short of spectacular for a watch at this price point. It features an intricate skeleton framework, perlage on the mainplate, heat-blued screws, and a stunning custom bridge engraved with a Farer monogram chequered sports pattern.”
On the performance front, this 23-jewel caliber acts as a modern, high-output engine.
Beating at a smooth frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz), it brings a robust 63-hour power reserve to the table, ensuring that even if you park the watch over a long weekend, it will be completely ready for the next green flag.
For £1,875, Farer isn’t just selling nostalgia; they are delivering an exquisitely tailored, mechanically advanced piece of track-ready art.
