Farer Lissom Forrest Review: Joyful Design, Thoughtful Details, Honest Value

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Farer is one of those micro-indie brands I’ve kept an eye on for years, but didn’t really have an opportunity to spend time with one or review one. Known for their vibrant use of color, quirky British flair, and just the right touch of vintage-modern hybrid design, Farer has carved out a niche as the go-to brand for folks who want their watches to look fun, fresh, and unmistakably Farer. Their catalog has long been a technicolor dream, often mixing unexpected hues with beautifully detailed dials, and for a brand that seems to embrace joy in design, the Lissom Forrest might be one of their most quietly confident releases to date.

It’s also the first Farer I’ve actually spent real time with on-wrist, thanks to a loaner prototype piece kindly sent over for review – and I’ve got James Mulvale and Mike Razak to thank for making that happen. The prototype does have a few stray dust particles visible on the dial, but that’s forgivable given the pre-production nature of the piece. The Lissom Forrest is priced at $1,295 USD, and after wearing it for a few weeks, I’m starting to understand what all the fuss has been about.