Chalcot

EYE-CATCHER

The Chalcot offers a unique take on the “Big Eye” chronograph, so named because the chronograph’s minute counter is larger than the other sub-dials. On the Chalcot that sub-dial is white to contrast against the mint green of the rest of the watch face, and the main dial is textured to prevent it from looking flat. At the top of the dial, you’ll notice an applied polished twelve, with polished batons serving as the other hour markers. Naturally, these and the hands are filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova for low-light legibility. The hour and minute hands are tapered batons painted pure white, with mint green lume to match the dial. Lastly, the chronograph seconds hand provides a burst of contrasting colour, being a fluorescent orange.

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SUBLIME SLOPES, SUPREME COMFORT

The Chalcot’s case measures 38.5mm in diameter and is made of 316L stainless steel. As to the watch’s thickness, its total depth is only 13.4mm, which makes the Chalcot remarkably easy to wear. The bezel is bidirectional and has a ceramic insert that’s etched with a twelve-hour scale so that it can be used to track a second time zone. The scale itself is also lumed so that it can be used in all conditions.

However, it’s the lugs that are the defining feature of the Chrono-Contempo’s case. In addition to a large polished chamfer that cuts into the brushed finish, the lugs themselves have a “ski slope” shape where the tips curve slightly upwards. It’s a subtle touch that has a big impact on how the watch feels on the wrist. The ends of the lugs are tilted inwards towards the wrist, meaning that the lug-to-lug length is shorter on the underside. It’s yet another small detail that makes the Contempo so comfortable on the wrist.

Inside the watch beats a manually wound Swiss Sellita SW510M b movement. This dependable calibre is the perfect choice to rely on to keep the Chrono-Contempo ticking away, and it has 23 jewels, Incabloc shock protection and a large 63-hour power reserve. You can watch the movement in action through a sapphire case back, as well as admire the decorated bridge and blued screws.

"THE PERFECT BLEND OF COLOUR AND FUNCTION."

STORY

The Chalcot is named after Chalcot Square in London. The reason for this is twofold. Firstly, the square is a stone’s throw away from our offices in Primrose Hill, making it an apt choice. And, secondly, the facades of the terraced houses are painted in a variety of bright pastel colours, which served as an inspiration for the watch. Chalcot Square was laid out in the mid-19th century, and the houses are built in the Italianate style, which draws on elements of Italian Renaissance architecture. Over the years the square has been the residence of many notable individuals, such as poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, David and Ed Milliband, and playwright Alan Bennet.

SPECIFICATIONS

Case

38.5mm diameter, 11.5mm depth (13.4mm including crystal), 43.7mm lug-to-lug, 40mm pin-to-pin

Material

316L marine grade stainless steel

Finish

Brushed lugs and case sides with highly polished chamfers

Bezel

Bidirectional bezel with blue ceramic insert. Twelve-hour scale infilled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova.

Dial

Mint green gravel textured dial, with recessed sub-dials and white "big eye" sub-dial. Applied polished Arabic numeral at twelve and applied polished baton markers, infilled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. Printed blue minute track and dial text.

Hands

Gloss white tapered baton hour and minute hands, filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. Fluoro orange chronograph seconds hand, white and blue sub-dial hands.

Crown

Push-in steel crown inset with a bronze cap embossed with the Farer ‘A'

Pushers

Polished steel

Glass

Domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. Flat sapphire exhibition glass on rear.

Strap

Leather strap with 316L stainless steel buckle fastening

Lug Width

20mm

Water Resistant

100M / 10ATM

MOVEMENT

Sellita SW510M b - Elaboré grade hand-wound calibre

VIBRATIONS

28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)

FUNCTIONS

Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with a 30-minute counter at 3, 12-hour counter at 6

JEWELS

WINDING

Hand wound

POWER RESERVE

Approximately 63 hours when fully wound

SIZING

BUILT TO LAST

We pride ourselves in creating products that stand the test of time. We design our watches meticulously in London before they are handmade, without compromise in Switzerland. That's why we offer a 60-month / 5-year movement guarantee on all Farer watch movements - if anything does go wrong then we’ll be happy to repair or replace it. Plus, if you aren't 100% satisfied within 30 days of purchasing one of our watches, you can send them back to us for a full no quibble refund or exchange. All items must be returned in their original condition - unworn and undamaged.

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