Tonneau Time

The Tonneau collection aims to bring aesthetics to the fore and deliver a range of watches that make a statement with their bold dials. Each watch has been designed to offer a different take on a clean two-hand design that combines flowing lines and lustrous finishing to produce a watch that combines style and function in equal measure.
Milan

Automatic two-hand watch with tonneau-shaped case, green dial, and choice of strap.

SHIPPING 29th SEPTEMBER

With a vibrant emerald green dial, the Milan isn’t afraid to make a statement. The colour is enhanced by a ridge-textured dial that’s been lacquered. This is paired with polished hands and markers that are exceptionally legible.

$1,250.00
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London

Automatic two-hand watch with tonneau-shaped case, white dial, and choice of strap.

SHIPPING 29th SEPTEMBER

The London shows that less is more, with a bold white dial that has a textured surface of concentric ridges, complimented by red numerals sunken into the dial.

$1,250.00
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Paris

Automatic two-hand watch with tonneau-shaped case, blue dial, and choice of strap.

SHIPPING 29th SEPTEMBER

The Paris offers a clean, easy-to-read layout, combined with an electric blue dial that provides a punch of colour without being overwhelming.

$1,250.00
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DIAL
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CONFIDENT COLOUR

The dials of each watch in the Tonneau collection are designed to showcase a singular colour and texture. These stunning dials are complemented by a variety of contemporary applied numeral designs and a clean baton handset. This allows each model to remain perfectly legible, whilst exploring unusual aesthetics and finishes.

CONFIDENT COLOUR

The dials of each watch in the Tonneau collection are designed to showcase a singular colour and texture. These stunning dials are complemented by a variety of contemporary applied numeral designs and a clean baton handset. This allows each model to remain perfectly legible, whilst exploring unusual aesthetics and finishes.

CONFIDENT COLOUR

The dials of each watch in the Tonneau collection are designed to showcase a singular colour and texture. These stunning dials are complemented by a variety of contemporary applied numeral designs and a clean baton handset. This allows each model to remain perfectly legible, whilst exploring unusual aesthetics and finishes.

CASE
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On the wrist, the tonneau case strikes the perfect balance between presence and comfort. It has an all-brushed finish, punctuated by a polished chamfer on each top edge, that tapers away on the watch’s underside. The case itself is rather thin, measuring only 10.6mm thick in total, with the curved segment being just 7.2mm thick. On each case side, you’ll notice a sharp engraved line tracing the edge of the curve. This breaks up the profile of the case and adds another small piece of detailing to the overall design of the watch.

SLEEK SILHOUETTE

On the wrist, the tonneau case strikes the perfect balance between presence and comfort. It has an all-brushed finish, punctuated by a polished chamfer on each top edge, that tapers away on the watch’s underside. The case itself is rather thin, measuring only 10.6mm thick in total, with the curved segment being just 7.2mm thick. On each case side, you’ll notice a sharp engraved line tracing the edge of the curve. This breaks up the profile of the case and adds another small piece of detailing to the overall design of the watch.

SLEEK SILHOUETTE

On the wrist, the tonneau case strikes the perfect balance between presence and comfort. It has an all-brushed finish, punctuated by a polished chamfer on each top edge, that tapers away on the watch’s underside. The case itself is rather thin, measuring only 10.6mm thick in total, with the curved segment being just 7.2mm thick. On each case side, you’ll notice a sharp engraved line tracing the edge of the curve. This breaks up the profile of the case and adds another small piece of detailing to the overall design of the watch.

MOVEMENT
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COLOUR WHEEL

The calibre powering the Tonneau collection is the Sellita SW300-1. This Swiss calibre is one of the brand’s most premium options, and it’s 1mm thinner than the more pedestrian SW200 movement. The SW300 has 25 jewels, a 56-hour power reserve, and a 4Hz beat rate. This is the Elaboré version of the movement, which has been adjusted for accuracy in four positions, and it’s been modified to remove the seconds hand. Also, in a first for Farer, the rotors of each model have been vapour coated to match the dial colour, resulting in a more playful movement decoration than is seen elsewhere.

COLOUR WHEEL

The calibre powering the Tonneau collection is the Sellita SW300-1. This Swiss calibre is one of the brand’s most premium options, and it’s 1mm thinner than the more pedestrian SW200 movement. The SW300 has 25 jewels, a 56-hour power reserve, and a 4Hz beat rate. This is the Elaboré version of the movement, which has been adjusted for accuracy in four positions, and it’s been modified to remove the seconds hand. Also, in a first for Farer, the rotors of each model have been vapour coated to match the dial colour, resulting in a more playful movement decoration than is seen elsewhere.

COLOUR WHEEL

The calibre powering the Tonneau collection is the Sellita SW300-1. This Swiss calibre is one of the brand’s most premium options, and it’s 1mm thinner than the more pedestrian SW200 movement. The SW300 has 25 jewels, a 56-hour power reserve, and a 4Hz beat rate. This is the Elaboré version of the movement, which has been adjusted for accuracy in four positions, and it’s been modified to remove the seconds hand. Also, in a first for Farer, the rotors of each model have been vapour coated to match the dial colour, resulting in a more playful movement decoration than is seen elsewhere.

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.