Light Side Of The Moon

The Moonphase collection offers a fresh interpretation of one of the oldest complications in watchmaking. The moon is hand-painted in Geneva, Switzerland using Grade OL X1 Super-LumiNova, which makes for a striking sight during both day and night. Each model in the collection has a different coloured moon, which is inspired by the different shades the moon can appear under certain conditions. 

Halley

Hand-wound moonphase watch with an arctic blue sunburst dial and choice of strap.

RETURNS EARLY 2024

With its rich midnight blue dial and applied markers made from blocks of Super-LumiNova, the Halley moonphase is a striking yet versatile watch that’s both bold and refined.

$1,695.00
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Eddington

Hand-wound moonphase watch with a brushed salmon pink dial and choice of strap.

RETURNS EARLY 2024

The Eddington takes the traditional salmon pink dial and gives it a contemporary makeover. Crisp white numerals and a contrasting deep blue moonphase aperture provide the watch with a very clean and modern aesthetic.

$1,695.00
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Burbidge

Hand-wound moonphase watch with an arctic blue sunburst dial and choice of strap.

RETURNS EARLY 2024

The Burbidge is a vibrant and playful watch, with a mesmerizing blue sunburst dial that looks striking in the light. Against this dynamic dial, your eye is drawn to the contrasting luminescent pink moon.

$1,695.00
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DIAL
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LUNAR ORBIT

The star feature of the Moonphase dials is of course the moonphase complications themselves. Each disc is hand-painted in Geneva, Switzerland and features a textured moon set against a starry sky. What’s more, the moons themselves are painted using Super-LumiNova so that they glow brightly in the dark. This classic complication is complemented by applied markers fashioned from blocks of Grade OL X1 Super-LumiNova, and three colourful dials that contrast with the moonphase to make it jump out at you.

LUNAR ORBIT

The star feature of the Moonphase dials is of course the moonphase complications themselves. Each disc is hand-painted in Geneva, Switzerland and features a textured moon set against a starry sky. What’s more, the moons themselves are painted using Super-LumiNova so that they glow brightly in the dark. This classic complication is complemented by applied markers fashioned from blocks of Grade OL X1 Super-LumiNova, and three colourful dials that contrast with the moonphase to make it jump out at you.

LUNAR ORBIT

The star feature of the Moonphase dials is of course the moonphase complications themselves. Each disc is hand-painted in Geneva, Switzerland and features a textured moon set against a starry sky. What’s more, the moons themselves are painted using Super-LumiNova so that they glow brightly in the dark. This classic complication is complemented by applied markers fashioned from blocks of Grade OL X1 Super-LumiNova, and three colourful dials that contrast with the moonphase to make it jump out at you.

CASE
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COMFORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE

The Moonphase collection uses a 38.5mm steel cushion case that combines smooth curves and flawless finishing. The result is a watch that’s both comfortable and elegant on the wrist. The polished bezel has a subtle brushed chamfer that frames the dial, which sits beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Meanwhile, the curved sides have a polished “grain twist” texture that breaks up the case’s silhouette and provides some understated texture. As a final touch, the case is scalloped between the lugs to allow the strap to sit snugly against it without any gap.

COMFORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE

The Moonphase collection uses a 38.5mm steel cushion case that combines smooth curves and flawless finishing. The result is a watch that’s both comfortable and elegant on the wrist. The polished bezel has a subtle brushed chamfer that frames the dial, which sits beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Meanwhile, the curved sides have a polished “grain twist” texture that breaks up the case’s silhouette and provides some understated texture. As a final touch, the case is scalloped between the lugs to allow the strap to sit snugly against it without any gap.

COMFORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE

The Moonphase collection uses a 38.5mm steel cushion case that combines smooth curves and flawless finishing. The result is a watch that’s both comfortable and elegant on the wrist. The polished bezel has a subtle brushed chamfer that frames the dial, which sits beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Meanwhile, the curved sides have a polished “grain twist” texture that breaks up the case’s silhouette and provides some understated texture. As a final touch, the case is scalloped between the lugs to allow the strap to sit snugly against it without any gap.

MOVEMENT
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HAND-WOUND

The Moonphase collection is powered by the Elaboré Grade Sellita SW288-1 M a. This Swiss-made hand-wound movement features 18 jewels, a smooth beat rate of 28,800 bph, and a 45-hour power reserve when fully wound. It’s been adjusted in 3 positions and features an Incabloc shock absorber. In addition to its large moonphase display, the SW288 features a hacking seconds hand and a quickset date window at six o’clock. You can see the movement ticking away through the sapphire exhibition case back, and admire the bespoke Farer arrow pattern engraved across the bridge, as well as the brilliant blued screws and solange finishing.

HAND-WOUND

The Moonphase collection is powered by the Elaboré Grade Sellita SW288-1 M a. This Swiss-made hand-wound movement features 18 jewels, a smooth beat rate of 28,800 bph, and a 45-hour power reserve when fully wound. It’s been adjusted in 3 positions and features an Incabloc shock absorber. In addition to its large moonphase display, the SW288 features a hacking seconds hand and a quickset date window at six o’clock. You can see the movement ticking away through the sapphire exhibition case back, and admire the bespoke Farer arrow pattern engraved across the bridge, as well as the brilliant blued screws and solange finishing.

HAND-WOUND

The Moonphase collection is powered by the Elaboré Grade Sellita SW288-1 M a. This Swiss-made hand-wound movement features 18 jewels, a smooth beat rate of 28,800 bph, and a 45-hour power reserve when fully wound. It’s been adjusted in 3 positions and features an Incabloc shock absorber. In addition to its large moonphase display, the SW288 features a hacking seconds hand and a quickset date window at six o’clock. You can see the movement ticking away through the sapphire exhibition case back, and admire the bespoke Farer arrow pattern engraved across the bridge, as well as the brilliant blued screws and solange finishing.

REVIEWS
Given that this price point makes the new Chrono-Contempo more affordable than comparable options from brands such as Hamilton and Tissot, this latest release from Farer ultimately presents a rather compelling option within the landscape of mechanical chronographs, and it pairs a proven Swiss-made movement with the brand’s signature colorful design language.
By now we’re used to Farer’s unique flavour of design. That’s to say, taking a classic archetype of a watch and playing around with colour and details to give it more than a fresh coat of paint. Usually though, that’s been tackling things like GMTs, Super Compressors, racing chronographs, a run of watches the word ‘accessible’ feels at home next to. But now the British brand is doing something I never would have expected from them: the Farer Tonneau Collection.
I’m always conscious of sounding like a broken record when I talk about Farer because without fail, I mention how they are the masters of bold colours. I could realistically point to any of their new watches from across the last two years and they’d be fun, fresh and colourful.
There is no question, if you wanted to use the Farer as the archetypal definition of a British watch, it would be an excellent choice. Its inspiration is deep and meaningful, and the character Farer has tried to inject into the design works very well. This does feel like a vintage traveller watch.
At its price point, just under a thousand, the Aquamatic has some stiff competition... With all that said, Farer blows the competition out of the water. The Aquamatic’s closest competitor in terms of quality and attention to detail probably lies several hundred dollars north. The quality and number of fine details on the Aquamatic are astonishing, given the price.