On The Wishlist - Farer Aquamatic Biarritz
Every now and then, a watch just lodges itself in your brain and refuses to leave. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled across the Farer Aquamatic Biarritz.
It must’ve been a couple of years ago, during one of my usual rabbit holes looking into microbrands, probably while browsing alternatives to Christopher Ward. And bam, there it was - that white and red combo, the jubilee-style bracelet, the playful but somehow refined look.
I was hooked.
Of course, life happens. ADHD brain kicks in, another watch catches my attention, money gets rerouted elsewhere… and the Biarritz quietly slips further down the wishlist… But it never fully disappears.
There’s something about that red and white aesthetic, especially on the jubilee bracelet, that hits just right. To me, it feels like a mashup of vintage and modern in a way I can’t totally pin down. Maybe it’s the red hands against the creamy dial, maybe it’s the proportions, or just the vibe it gives off. But every time I come across a photo, I have this moment of “Yep. Still love it.”
Quick Specs (from Farer)
Case: 38.5 mm stainless steel, 11.9 mm thick
Movement: Sellita SW220-1 automatic (day/date, 41-hour power reserve)
Bezel: White ceramic, unidirectional, red numerals
Crystal: Flat sapphire with internal + external AR coating
Dial: Off-white with blue minute track and bold red hands
Water Resistance: 200m
Bracelet + Straps: Comes with a jubilee-style steel bracelet, white rubber strap, and a sky-blue NATO
I’ve seen a lot of bloggers and reviewers call it a perfect summer watch, and I get it.
Bright white, splash of red, easygoing diver. But for me? This screams winter. I picture it in the Italian Alps, crisp snow in the background, and that red just popping against all that white. It feels like the kind of watch you’d wear with a down jacket and hiking boots, not flip-flops.
At around £895, it’s not cheap, but it also feels totally fair for what you’re getting: a Swiss movement, ceramic bezel, 200m water resistance, and some of the most playful design language I’ve seen in a dive watch under £1,000. Plus, Farer includes multiple straps and that lovely jubilee bracelet as standard - no upcharges, no faffing around, which is something you rarely see nowadays.
It stands out, full stop. I’ve yet to see another brand go quite this bold with colour in such a wearable way.
Will I Pull the Trigger?
Who knows? With how easily distracted I get by other watches, it’s anyone’s guess. But the Biarritz still haunts my wishlist, and unlike some other pieces I’ve been into and moved on from, this one’s still holding strong.
So maybe (just maybe) it’ll finally end up on my wrist. If I can stop looking elsewhere long enough to commit…
