I write about watches I own, watches I’d like, and watches I think deserve more attention (especially those under £1,000). No hype, no snobbery, just honest thoughts on design, value, and the stories behind the dials.
Farer’s new Integra collection blends sleek case design, sharp dials, and a solid Swiss movement. It’s their take on the integrated sports watch trend - and while the Latin names are a bit much, the mother-of-pearl version might just be worth the splurge.
The Farer Aquamatic Biarritz is one of those watches that burrowed into my brain the moment I saw it, and it’s never really left. With its bold red accents, creamy white dial, and vintage-meets-modern charm, it’s the kind of piece that keeps calling me back, even after years of distractions and other purchases. I haven’t handled it in person (yet), but it’s been firmly on my wishlist for a while now - and I’m not sure it’s going anywhere anytime soon.
I’ve been travelling with my watches wrapped in socks for years — and it’s worked. But I finally decided it was time for a “proper” watch roll. That’s when I learned the hard truth: watch rolls are either cheap and awful, expensive and awful, or just expensive for no reason.