Farer Moritz Green Chronograph

The Farer Moritz Green is a chronograph sport watch that takes its name from the Swiss alpine town of St. Moritz, renowned for its winter sports and natural beauty. This connection to a location known for both sport and elegance is fitting, as the watch itself blends robust functionality with a distinctly refined aesthetic. This timepiece is a clear nod to the classic racing chronographs of the past, but with modern updates.

Farer is a relatively young British watch brand, founded in 2015. Despite its relatively short history, the brand has quickly established a reputation for producing well-designed, high-quality watches that offer a unique blend of vintage aesthetics and modern functionality. The brand's design philosophy often centers on a playful use of color and a commitment to creating watches that are both visually appealing and technically sound.



The dial of the Moritz Green immediately captures attention with its rich, sunburst green finish. This particular shade is reminiscent of British Racing Green, a color deeply rooted in motorsport history, dating back to 1903. This vibrant backdrop provides a stage for the watch's other dial elements. The "Old Radium" colored Lumicast batons, crafted from X1 Super-LumiNova, offer a vintage-inspired look while ensuring excellent visibility in low-light conditions. The application of Super-LumiNova extends to the telemeter scale on the bezel, highlighting the watch's practical functionality. A standout design choice is the "floating" six numeral, positioned above the 12-hour subdial. This element adds a unique visual touch and contributes to the watch's overall character.

The Moritz Green features three recessed sub-dials, adding a layer of depth and complexity to the dial. The sub-dials are at the traditional 3, 6, and 9. These sub-dials have an engine-turned finish, creating a textural contrast against the smooth sunburst effect of the main dial. It is a "big-eye" chronograph, with an oversized minute counter located at the 3 o'clock position. This design choice prioritizes readability, a crucial feature for a chronograph intended to measure elapsed time.

Encasing the dial and its intricate details is a 41mm case made from grade 2 titanium. This material choice is significant for several reasons. Titanium is considerably lighter than steel, contributing to the watch's comfort on the wrist. It's also known for its strength and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for a sports watch. The titanium case has a combination of finishes: a circular brushed top, horizontal brushed sides, and a highly polished back. This variety of textures adds to the watch's sophisticated appeal. The bezel, in the same lush green as the dial, is crafted from anodized aluminum. It features a telemeter scale, engraved and infilled with X1 Super-LumiNova.



The watch's dimensions are thoughtfully considered. With a 41mm diameter and a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement, it sits comfortably on a variety of wrist sizes. The 13.5mm thickness, which includes the domed sapphire crystal, gives the watch a substantial presence without being overly bulky. The push-in titanium crown is inset with a bronze cap, embossed with the Farer 'A' logo, adding a subtle, yet distinctive, detail. The capped, recessed pushers are also made from polished titanium, continuing the theme of lightweight durability.

The Moritz Green is equipped with a domed sapphire crystal, known for its scratch resistance. The crystal also has an internal anti-reflective coating, enhancing readability by reducing glare. The case back features a flat sapphire exhibition glass, providing a view of the intricate movement within. This display back is a feature appreciated by those who value the mechanics and craftsmanship of watchmaking.



Powering the Moritz Green is the Swiss-made Sellita SW510M b, an Elaboré grade hand-wound caliber. This movement is a workhorse, known for its reliability and precision. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and features 23 jewels. One of the standout features of this movement is its impressive power reserve of approximately 63 hours when fully wound. This extended power reserve means the watch can be left unworn for over two days and still maintain accurate timekeeping.

Through the exhibition case back, the Sellita SW510M b is presented with considerable aesthetic refinement. The movement features perlage finishing, blued screws, and a customized main bridge engraved with Farer's monogram chequered sports pattern. These decorative elements are not just for show; they represent the level of detail and craftsmanship that goes into the watch. The movement provides the standard functions of hours, minutes, and small seconds, along with the chronograph complication. The chronograph features a 30-minute counter at the 3 o'clock position and a 12-hour counter at the 6 o'clock position.

The Farer Moritz Green comes equipped with a Pine Green Suede Leather Strap. The choice of suede adds to the watch's vintage-inspired aesthetic, providing a softer, more textured look compared to traditional leather straps. The strap is 20mm wide at the lugs, tapering down to a 316L stainless steel buckle fastening. The strap is comfortable, and the stainless steel buckle has a sturdy build.



As a sports watch, the Moritz Green boasts a water resistance of 100 meters (10 ATM). This level of water resistance makes it suitable for everyday wear, swimming and surface water activities. However it might not be a great idea to take it deep sea diving. The watch's robust construction, combined with its water resistance, makes it a versatile timepiece for various conditions.

The hands of the Moritz Green are polished batons for the hours and minutes, filled with X1 Super-LumiNova for low-light visibility. The running chronograph hand is a light green, providing a subtle color contrast, while the chronograph sub-dial hands are white. The minute counter hand is also luminous, reinforcing the watch's legibility in all conditions. The combination of polished hands, luminous material, and color accents contributes to the watch's overall clarity and readability.



The combination of the sunburst green dial, the "Old Radium" colored accents, and the engine-turned sub-dials creates a visually dynamic and engaging dial. The strategic use of Super-LumiNova ensures that the watch remains legible even in low-light conditions, a practical consideration for any sports watch. The overall design of the dial is a successful blend of vintage inspiration and modern functionality.

Farer has succeeded in creating a watch that is both aesthetically pleasing and technically proficient. The Moritz Green is a watch that can be worn daily. Its combination of style, robust construction, and reliable movement make it a versatile option for various occasions. The Farer Moritz Green is a limited edition timepiece, with only 100 units available and is priced at $1,995.

Case: 41mm diameter, 13.5mm depth (including crystal), 44mm lug-to-lug, 42mm pin-to-pin. Grade 2 Titanium (including crown and pushers). Circular brushed top, horizontal brushed side, highly polished back. Green aluminum fixed bezel with engraved telemeter scale and X1 Super-LumiNova infilled markings. Domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. Flat sapphire exhibition glass on rear. 100M / 10 ATM water resistance.

Movement: Swiss-made Sellita SW510M b - Elaboré grade hand-wound calibre. 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with a 30-minute counter at 3, 12-hour counter at 6. 23 Jewels. Approximately 63 hours power reserve when fully wound.

Dial: Green sunburst dial, with recessed engine-turned sub-dials. White dial print, applied Lumicast markers made from Grade X1 "Old Radium" Super-LumiNova. Floating Lumicast six numeral. Polished baton hour and minute hands, filled with X1 Super-LumiNova. Light green running chronograph hand, white chronograph sub-dial hands, luminous chronograph minute counter hand.

Strap: Pine Green Suede Leather Strap. Leather strap with 316L stainless steel buckle fastening. 20mm Lug Width.

Price: $1,995.00

Notes: Limited to 100 units. Named after St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps. "Big-eye" chronograph design.