My little collection
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that's why I like it!
Hereward said:
richthebike said:
...I did get the GS boutique to throw in a steel bracelet for the 245, which I look forward to trying out...
Please upload a pic in due course, I would be interested to see that. I want this watch.
I think I've got enough now to call it a collection, so I thought I'd share!
The general theme (if there is one at all) is that they are all relatively good value for what you get, and most of them are 40mm or under. Five are quartz, seven are mechanical automatic, and they are pictured are in ascending order of cost.
To start with - a couple of Roue watches, an HDS One and an SSD One. 41.5mm case but only 10mm thick, sapphire crystal, Miyota and Seiko quartz movements respetively:
Next, a BMW M Chronograph. I've had this ten years. I have an M3 saloon of similar vintage. The watch has a carbon fibre effect dial. It's 42mm and has a Ronda quartz movement:
A couple of good value Seiko automatics now - an SKX013 and a Presage Cocktail Time SRPB43:
Now, a couple of quartz offerings from Farer. A Frobisher II with a Ronda movement, and then an Ainsdale split seconds flyback chronograph with an ETA movement. These are both 39.5mm in size, with 10mm and 11mm thicknesses respectively, the Ainsdale has a sapphire crystal too:
This is an NTH Barracuda Vintage Black. An American watch with a Miyota 9015 automatic movement. It's 40mm and only 11.5mm thick and has 300 metres of water resistance. The bezel and the crown are lumed. It comes on a bracelet but I prefer it on this rubber tropic strap:
And now a trio of Farer automatic watches. It is no secret to say that I am a big fan of Farer. All these watches are 'just' 39mm in diameter and also nice and slim on the wrist. The first one is an Oxley Silver GMT, the second is an Aldrich World Timer and the third is a Lander Chronograph. The Oxley has a Sellita SW330-1 Premium movement, the Aldrich an ETA 2893-1 Top Grade movement and the Lander Chronograph has an ETA 2894-2 Elabore grade:
And lastly, a Nomos Tangente Neomatik Silvercut. This is 38.5mm but wears bigger owing to the small bezel. It's very slim 7.2mm and very light on the wrist. The in-house movement is very pretty:
I have two others (not pictured, relatively cheap and very cheerful), but these will be moved on to more suitable wrists than mine in the fullness of time.
The general theme (if there is one at all) is that they are all relatively good value for what you get, and most of them are 40mm or under. Five are quartz, seven are mechanical automatic, and they are pictured are in ascending order of cost.
To start with - a couple of Roue watches, an HDS One and an SSD One. 41.5mm case but only 10mm thick, sapphire crystal, Miyota and Seiko quartz movements respetively:
Next, a BMW M Chronograph. I've had this ten years. I have an M3 saloon of similar vintage. The watch has a carbon fibre effect dial. It's 42mm and has a Ronda quartz movement:
A couple of good value Seiko automatics now - an SKX013 and a Presage Cocktail Time SRPB43:
Now, a couple of quartz offerings from Farer. A Frobisher II with a Ronda movement, and then an Ainsdale split seconds flyback chronograph with an ETA movement. These are both 39.5mm in size, with 10mm and 11mm thicknesses respectively, the Ainsdale has a sapphire crystal too:
This is an NTH Barracuda Vintage Black. An American watch with a Miyota 9015 automatic movement. It's 40mm and only 11.5mm thick and has 300 metres of water resistance. The bezel and the crown are lumed. It comes on a bracelet but I prefer it on this rubber tropic strap:
And now a trio of Farer automatic watches. It is no secret to say that I am a big fan of Farer. All these watches are 'just' 39mm in diameter and also nice and slim on the wrist. The first one is an Oxley Silver GMT, the second is an Aldrich World Timer and the third is a Lander Chronograph. The Oxley has a Sellita SW330-1 Premium movement, the Aldrich an ETA 2893-1 Top Grade movement and the Lander Chronograph has an ETA 2894-2 Elabore grade:
And lastly, a Nomos Tangente Neomatik Silvercut. This is 38.5mm but wears bigger owing to the small bezel. It's very slim 7.2mm and very light on the wrist. The in-house movement is very pretty:
I have two others (not pictured, relatively cheap and very cheerful), but these will be moved on to more suitable wrists than mine in the fullness of time.
Cheers Rich 
I love the Farer world timer. My two absolute favourite watches out of the ones I own are the Aldrich and the Lander Chronograph. In my opinion they are great value for money, quirky, different and a lovely size for those who are more slender of wrist.
Really like your Grand Seiko, although the Grand Seiko I covet is seadragon's lovely dark red three-handed one (fourth watch down in his post on page 4 of the thread). Love your Black Bay 58 though - a 'proper' version of my NTH Barracuda!
I love the Farer world timer. My two absolute favourite watches out of the ones I own are the Aldrich and the Lander Chronograph. In my opinion they are great value for money, quirky, different and a lovely size for those who are more slender of wrist.
Really like your Grand Seiko, although the Grand Seiko I covet is seadragon's lovely dark red three-handed one (fourth watch down in his post on page 4 of the thread). Love your Black Bay 58 though - a 'proper' version of my NTH Barracuda!
Another Farer Lander Chrono here too!
I loved almost every model they released from seeing them on ‘the screen’ and finally crumbled when I saw this was being released. I think Farer are a really interesting British brand.
I have to be honest though, I have struggled to bond with it completely. It’s very well made and looks great (particularly the dial) but something just hasn’t clicked and I am pretty tempted to move it on most days.
I loved almost every model they released from seeing them on ‘the screen’ and finally crumbled when I saw this was being released. I think Farer are a really interesting British brand.
I have to be honest though, I have struggled to bond with it completely. It’s very well made and looks great (particularly the dial) but something just hasn’t clicked and I am pretty tempted to move it on most days.
Hello @Mezzanine's Lander Chronograph - serial number 055 says hi
Interestingly, I didn't bond with it straight away either. I tried a few different Farer straps on it, none of which really worked for me. Then when they released their hand wound chronographs on the sports (rally) straps, I emailed them asking if the straps would be available to order separately. As soon as they went live, I ordered the chestnut barenia version and now I'm absolutely smitten with the watch.
If you are seriously thinking of moving it on, I know of a PHer who may be interested - he PM'd me a few months back about mine. PM me and I will forward his details if you like.
Interestingly, I didn't bond with it straight away either. I tried a few different Farer straps on it, none of which really worked for me. Then when they released their hand wound chronographs on the sports (rally) straps, I emailed them asking if the straps would be available to order separately. As soon as they went live, I ordered the chestnut barenia version and now I'm absolutely smitten with the watch.
If you are seriously thinking of moving it on, I know of a PHer who may be interested - he PM'd me a few months back about mine. PM me and I will forward his details if you like.
Stunters said:
Hello @Mezzanine's Lander Chronograph - serial number 055 says hi
Interestingly, I didn't bond with it straight away either. I tried a few different Farer straps on it, none of which really worked for me. Then when they released their hand wound chronographs on the sports (rally) straps, I emailed them asking if the straps would be available to order separately. As soon as they went live, I ordered the chestnut barenia version and now I'm absolutely smitten with the watch.
If you are seriously thinking of moving it on, I know of a PHer who may be interested - he PM'd me a few months back about mine. PM me and I will forward his details if you like.
Haha No.23 appreciates the attention!Interestingly, I didn't bond with it straight away either. I tried a few different Farer straps on it, none of which really worked for me. Then when they released their hand wound chronographs on the sports (rally) straps, I emailed them asking if the straps would be available to order separately. As soon as they went live, I ordered the chestnut barenia version and now I'm absolutely smitten with the watch.
If you are seriously thinking of moving it on, I know of a PHer who may be interested - he PM'd me a few months back about mine. PM me and I will forward his details if you like.
You seem to have a similar experience to me then, I think it was initially the strap that I ordered which put me off slightly. I upgraded to their steel bracelet once available and it made it better but I still don’t love it like I should!
Will try and drop you a PM at a later date...could use some funds for a Doxa I have my eye on.
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