Colours + shapes at Tottenham Court Road Station, by french artist Daniel Buren
The Farer Stark watch against the British Transport Police mosaic wall
This June marked my first 12 months of working as full time freelance. One year free from any part time jobs distracting me from my aim to being able to fully support myself with freelance writing, content creation and consultation work. Every day starts with one heck of a to-do list, and from this I have started to view time in a much more productive way.
Realistically, that to-do list never really goes down - small tasks are added by the hour, and sometimes I go through days when it feels like nothing is getting done. It's slow progress with the small jobs, but we get there in the end. Something that has been on that list for a good few months is to arrange a meet with British watchmakers Farer.
In early July I found myself standing inside Farer HQ, on the hottest day of the year, slap-bang in the centre of Piccadilly, London. Meeting the people behind the design is a big deal to me, and I was pleased as punch to be meeting the people behind some of the nicest looking contemporary watches on the market.
Coffee pit-stop at Sharps Barbers, Fitzrovia
Wearing - Farer Collection | Whistles Shirt + Sunglasses | Urban Industry T-Shirt | Hollister Shorts | Tommy Hilfiger Cap
For a good hour we chatted about design, craft, small product details that the untrained eye may miss (each watch holds many tiny surprises) and the design community. The enthusiasm the Farer team had towards their craft was unmistakable and infectious.
Farer launched their debut British-designed collection back in 2015, but since then the range has expanded; the standout Barnato model sits alongside the dual-time Carter, four sub-dial models and the three-hand collection. Each watch is Swiss-made driven by Ronda movement and comes with a choice of 5 straps, including the newly released coloured leather series, and my favourite, the silver Milanese bracelet. Over the next few months the brand will be releasing their first Automatic collection, which is going to be all sorts of awesomeness.
For anyone who is a regular reader of this blog you'll know that the main underlying theme is design. It's my main passion. Meeting people who share similar passions and are involved in the design community is a big deal to me, and reinforces that taking the risk to turn full time freelancer was the path I was meant to take.
To find out more about Farer Watches and how they are made visit here. View the full collection here.
Excellent read as usual Mat, and congrats on making it to one year of freelancing. I really need to get my hands on one of these watches, I especially like the look of the Barnato.
ReplyDeleteCheers Arran, I really appreciate that. These guys aren't messing, and when on the wrist these are some of the nicest looking watches I've seen. And not just including modern times. The smaller details (which I'd butcher if I tried to explain) were pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteLooks so good on you Mat!
ReplyDeleteFarer has such a clean aesthetic with their branding and pieces, very into these. Nice read as always dude.
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Long live the freelance life!
ReplyDeleteLove Farer's site - really nicely laid out.
These definitely are pretty good looking watches. And congrats on a year of freelancing!
ReplyDeleteLiking the look of these watches (which is rare, because I am oddly picky about watches), but just wanted to say that your shirt is on point.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, it's been a good year for me. Always appreciate you popping by.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite shirt, I wear it way too much. Fits perfectly and the material is lovely. Thanks man. Do you wear a watch?
ReplyDeleteCheers man, appreciated. Super nice brand, and I was pleased to be asked
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