[F]Farrer reintroduces field collection

In 2021, Farrar presents the Field Collection. It consists of three watches, all with the same compact stainless steel case but with diverse and colorful dial designs. What they all have in common is that they were all inspired by field watches. The UK-based brand has reintroduced the Field collection. The Pembroke II, Lomond II, and Exmoor II all feature slimmer bezels and updated dial designs. But don’t worry. As befits the Farer brand, it’s as colorful as ever.

Farer was founded in 2015 and is still a very young company. But during its nine-year existence, it has established a clear design language. Like many modern watches, Farrer’s models take inspiration from vintage examples. However, thanks to modern fonts and multiple colors, you can distinguish Farer watches from other watches. The same applies to updated field collections. Let’s take a look.

Updated Farrer Field Collection

When you think of a field watch, you might think of a simple three-hand watch with a black dial and white numerals. Well, as is often the case, Farrar offers a different take on this popular genre. The original Pembroke, Lomond and Exmoor (names inspired by England’s national parks) already included a fourth hand to indicate the date. In addition, white, blue, dark blue, and green dials were also available. The updated field collection follows the same path, but with some important differences.

Updated Farrer Field Collection

The new stainless steel case is fully brushed and measures 38mm wide, 11.7mm thick and 45mm lug to lug. These dimensions are incredibly close to those of the original model. However, the bezel is slimmer, which makes the watch look a little less bulky. The case is still slightly asymmetrical due to the crown guard. When you purchase this watch, you will receive a sailcloth strap and a stainless steel Oyster style bracelet. Both come with quick release spring bars for easy switching.

The bracelet has a very solid feel and the links have single-headed screws. It also comes with Nodus’ instantly tweakable NodeX clasp.

3 dial options

Like the originals, the Pembroke II, Lomond II, and Exmoor II all feature different dial colors and slightly different colorful layouts. The Lomond II has a navy dial with light blue print. It also features large numerals at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, an inverted triangle at 12 o’clock and baton indexes for the remaining hours, all finished in beige Super-LumiNova. The Exmoor II has an olive green dial with white Arabic numerals to indicate all hours. Finally, we arrive at the Pembroke II, with its cream dial, black print, and combination of Arabic numerals, baton indexes, and inverted triangles, also in cream. This is what we received in the office, so I’ll explain this last one in a little more detail.

Like the other two Field Collection models, the Pembroke II has a beveled and rehautted date and a rough textured main dial. Date numbers are printed in blue except for the last four of the month. Farrar’s designers did this to remind you that you may need to reset the date depending on the current month. The bottom hand is white with a red furler “A” tip to indicate the date. Finally, the syringe-style hands are black with beige lume to match the dial print and hour markers. The top has a flat sapphire crystal, and the underside has three layers of anti-reflective coating.

Built-in reliable Sellita movement

The first detail that catches your eye when you pick up the watch is the heavy bronze cap on the screw-down crown. This is a great Farrer signature that further enhances the adventurous character of the updated Field collection. Of course, the crown also controls the internal Swiss automatic Sellita SW221-1 movement. This is the Pointer Date version of the well-known Sellita SW200-1. It operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, has 26 jewels, and has a 41-hour power reserve.

Fully polished and covered with a beautifully engraved case back. This is attached to the case with screws, presumably to ensure that the outdoor style sculpture always faces the correct/same direction. Specifications such as 15 ATM water resistance are also listed on the case back. This turns the watches in the Farrer Field collection into the perfect go-anywhere, do-anything (GADA) tools.

final thoughts

I think Farer’s designers have done a great job updating the brand’s Field collection. The original watch looked and felt a little thicker. These new models are still compact, but their overall proportions have been significantly improved with slimmer bezels. Plus, it fits snugly around your wrist, making it comfortable to wear. There is still a gap in the case just above the crown, making it a little difficult to use. On the other hand, it also features a unique design that matches the colorful dial layout. The hour markers and hands also have a sufficient amount of luminescence, so you can read the time without any problems even in the dark.

In conclusion, the updated Farrer Field collection offers a different take on vintage-inspired field watches. If you’re looking for one but are tired of seeing so many similar-looking models, the Pembroke II, Lomond II, and Exmoor II are probably great options. My favorite is the Exmoor II with its high-contrast green dial and sparse patina.

The Farer Pembroke II, Lomond II, and Exmoor II are now available for pre-order through the brand’s official website. The watches are priced at £1,095 / USD 1,250 / EUR 1,295 each and come on a canvas strap and a stainless steel bracelet. Shipping is scheduled to begin early next month.

What do you think about the Farer Field Collection updates? Do you have a favorite version? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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