When it comes to being in the middle of nature, surrounded by water, land or sheep, all you need from a watch – durability aside – is the time. Simple and uncomplicated, it’s why the field watch remains the timepiece of choice for casual watch wearers with a sense of adventure. With that in mind, Mike Christensen took the latest Farer Field Watch collection out for some winter waves and fresh air down on England’s Jurassic Coast, to see how it fared. The elements, the seasons, the warmth, the cold, the skies, the terrain, the rain, the snow, the wind, the sun. The browns, the greens, the silvers, the blues, the whites, the yellows. The air, the space, the depths, the hills, the oceans, the woods, the leaves, the wilderness. The touches, the smells, the sights, the noises, the silence, the tastes, the thirst, the hunger, the senses. The rest, the thinking time, the freedom, the serenity. Beyond the realities of parenthood and work, can you tell I am a bit of an outdoorsy person? I was brought up to thrive in the great outdoors – climbing trees, digging holes, exploring woods and jumping into the lakes, rivers and oceans…
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