Matthew Inglis

I had an older white dialed version of this watch that I ended up selling off when I found my Sinn 105 that I have also reviewed on this site. I've been a fan of Farer designs for a while but this just didn't do it for me. 

Positive Points 

There is a reason that Farer are so well liked, and this watch is a good example of why that is. The dial is truly beautiful with the white, blue and orange colours working really well together. The case is very well proportioned and actually feels even smaller than the 39.5mm diameter might lead you to believe and feels really comfortable on, the steel bracelet also sits very comfortably on, with a decent taper and a nice butterfly clasp.
The case also looks fantastic with it’s great proportions, boxed sapphire crystal and standard bronze crown all the elements come together with the beautiful dial to make a truly stunning watch. Also this is not a dive watch but the lume isn’t too bad either.

Negative Issues 

While I enjoy how slim the watch is it does make the watch feel a little fragile. There is something to be said about watches having a little heft and therefore feeling more robust. Of course there are plenty of people who enjoy a watch you can barely feel but there are others who might find the feeling of fragility a little off putting. Another issue that may be linked to the case size is how audible the rotor is. I found that I could hear the rotor whenever I moved my left arm, now I did buy this watch second hand, but I don’t think that was an issue as I bought it through a regular second hand dealer who checks and services the watches he sells.
My main issue was the crown, which looks great and is a good size from a looks perspective, but I found it really hard to operate. Winding the watch was almost painfull because of how tough it was to manipulate and it didn’t click into place, making setting the date, gmt or time a hastle.

Conclusion

As with all Farer watches, this is a gorgeous piece, and if you’re in the market for a slim, light mechanical gmt this is definitely one I’d recommend though as Farer seem to have discontinued this model you’ll have to get it second hand. My only real issue with this watch is the crown, but for me it is such a large issue that this wasn’t a keeper. I change out my watches daily and as I have over 20 watches by the time I get back to this I need to wind and re-set the date and time and the hastle that was caused by this watch’s crown annoyed me so I stopped wearing it. If that’s not a problem for you though I do think that this is a very attractive watch.

It had taken me a really long time to get a German watch I wanted to keep and as my favourite AD had this in I thought that I should give it a go as I was also wanting a white dial gmt and this one looked great. 

Positive Points 

Tool watch lovers (and I count myself as one of them) will love this watch. It's incredibly legible, possibly the most legible watch in my collection, and that includes during the first bit of darkness as the lume is very well applied.  The dark blasted steel case and black 24hr rotating gmt bezel will take scratches so much better than a shinier case such as the one that came with the limited edition Seiko Alpinist GMT that came out in 2024. Also while some may consider a 41mm case at the larger end, and the lug to lug of 48mm and thickness of 12mm while not over the top won't make these people any happier but the case construction especially in regards to the lugs allows the watch to hug the wrist really well. 
The orange utc hand and text add a splash of colour to what some might consider a plain white dial. 
The movement is a common Sellita one, but that shouldn't put people off as it's a very serviceable one with a 56hr power reserve and a beat rate of 28800bph and is just about right at this price point. And it looks pretty good to. 

Negative Issues 

The dial is a very plain looking one, and there are many other watches at this price point that will do interesting things with their dials, while this is just a clean matte white dial, which is great for visibility but may be considered dull for some, particularly if the tool watch aesthetic isn't for you. 
Sinn bracelets generate mixed reviews with people. The resizing system requires the use of two Allen keys that come with it, and misplacing one of these would be an annoyance. Also the lack of a quick release system with a watch at this price seems a little ridiculous and no toolless micro adjust either, which is pretty much standard now. 

Conclusion

So this isn't a watch for lovers of dress watches or intricate dials, however if that's you than you're probably not looking at this anyway. Also the bracelet issues may seem like an annoyance to many, it doesn't bother me too much but I understand why people don't like it. 
All in all though I really like this watch, I think the dial looks crisp and clean with the touches of orange stopping it from being boring. I bought this through an AD and I have heard some people have had issues dealing with Sinn's customer service, but the watch is a definite yes for me.

Positive Points 

So right up the bat this is a very striking watch. The dial has a very interesting pattern of blues that catch the light in interesting ways and change how the dial appears. As well as the dial the case is beautifully finished with some nice polishing on the edges and brushed surfaces. The bezel has some very nice beveling on the edge and the bezel is a nice steel one. All of which gives the Watch a toolish aesthetic while still retaining a nice luxury touch.

The specs of the watch are very good with a 100m water resistance backed up with a screw down crown, although it should be noted that the chronograph pushers are not screw down ones. The size of the case is nice at a very manageable 41mm diameter and 49.8mm lug to lug. The 15mm thickness might seem like a lot but a decent amount of this does disappear into the case back when on, meaning this watch can be worn with a casual shirt without bulging out of the cuff.

Negative issues 

As I alluded to you earlier the watch is quite thick, and while a lot of that disappears on wrist the watch is still thicker than most would. This would make the watch impossible to wear as a dress watch, but I don’t think most of the people who buy this watch would be doing so for this purpose.

Also this is a very busy dial, with a day/date and chronograph complication as well as the dial pattern. This is not an issue for me but I’m sure a lot of people won’t like that and will find that it affects the legibility of the watch.

The 100m water resistance is great and I like the screw down crown, but the fact that the pushers aren’t screw down pushers (despite looking like that) and I can’t help thinking that they’re more likely to be knocked meaning the water resistance can’t be completely guaranteed. But again I consider this a dive style watch rather than a dive watch and won’t be taking this on anything more than a splash in the water.

Conclusion

I love this watch. Is it perfect no, I would have liked the pushers to be screwed down ones just for that level of security and it would have been nice if the watch was slimmer, although at the price I paid I’m assuming that would not be possible without loosing something I really like such as the display caseback, or water resistance.

So again is it perfect no, and anyone who has a dislike for bulky watches should probably stay clear but this watch is definitely a keeper for me and I would happily recommend this to anyone wanting a sporty chronograph.

This watch is without a doubt my favourite diver so far, and as a dive watch fan that's really saying something. I've been put off skeletonisation in my watches as I feel this often makes them hard to read, but because of the blue sapphire dial this one is very legible. Speaking of the dial it's truly gorgeous, fans of blue dials will love that deep blue and the fact that the movement is visible but muted underneath only adds to the depth of the dial. The blue dial has a matching blue sapphire display caseback that really brings the two together. 
The bracelet is comfortable and the quick adjust is easy to use, the watch does feel a little bulky on wrist compared to something like my Tag Heuer Aquaracer, but considering it's price point that shouldn't put people off this watch. 
Despite CW's Twelve, C1 Moonglow and Bel Canto getting a lot of attention I still think of dive watches when I think of Chris Ward and this watch typifies why. It's truly a great diver that I'm happy to recommend.