Farer is expanding their Moonphase collection this week with a pair of somewhat unexpected new dials in the Stratton, and an Eastern Arabic version of the Burbidge. The Stratton offers a new look entirely, employing the use of an Eisenkiesel stone dial within a gold PVD steel case, and a golden depiction of the moon which follows suit. The watch takes a page out of the Lethbridge Gold approach from last year. This continues a trend of stone dials appearing in interesting or unexpected ways, which is kind of the Farer calling card at this point. Additionally, an Eastern Arabic Burbidge limited edition represents a new expression of the design that acknowledges the vast cultural diversity seen in the watch enthusiast space.
The Stratton joins the Moonphase collection with a planned production of 150 pieces, and due to the unique nature of the naturally mined stone, no two dials will be alike. The dial is cut from black Eisenkiesel, which is a ferruginous quartz with veins of iron compound that appear as though gold is flowing through the stone itself. It is a relatively familiar sight in watches, used by brands from Formex to Rolex. Farer are leaning into the warm accents found in the stone by pairing it with gold hands and a gold DLC case. The result is quite chic, if you’ll forgive use of the word, all while retaining that signature Farer funk.
The Farer Monophase represents a different approach to the complication than we typically find from the usual suspects. The oversized aperture that reveals the moonphase disc dominates the top half of the dial, with the moon itself serving as an opportunity to include accent colors and textures complimentary to the rest of the palette. It serves as the focal point of the design as a result, with a sleek set of applied san serif hour markers running the perimeter. The Farer design DNA is there, and it pushes the moonphase into new territory, rather than the other way around.
Alongside the Stratton, Farer is also releasing an Eastern Arabic variation of the vibrant Burbidge, with a light blue dial and pink rendition of the moon (which is hand painted, by the way). The Eastern Arabic numerals are crafted from blocks of super luminova, meaning the entire structure will glow in low light situations. The beautiful figures are followed through in the markings of the moonphase, as well as the date disc at the bottom of the dial. This example is limited to 100 units planned for production.
Both of these releases retain the 38.5mm cushion case with a grain twist finish along the flanks. Farer is using an elaboré grade Sellita SW288-1 M hand wound movement which is visible through an exhibition back to show off the special finish applied to the bridge. The Eastern Arabic Burbidge is priced from $1,895, while the Stratton is priced from $2,075, and both have multiple strap options. Farer
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