Farer has updated one of its most popular stone-dial designs with the launch of the Stratton II Moonphase, introducing an intricate, photorealistic lunar display to replace the illustrated moon found on the original model. Priced at $2,175 (£1,895 / €2,225), the watch pairs natural mineral textures with Swiss mechanical timekeeping.
The centerpiece of the update is a redesigned moonphase aperture measuring under 6 millimeters across. Developed in collaboration with Swiss manufacturing specialist AJS Production, the disc uses layered applications of paint and Super-LumiNova alongside laser etching to render three-dimensional lunar craters. The complication is set against an Eisenkiesel stone dial—a natural quartz rich in hematite and goethite mineral deposits—ensuring organic variation in ocher, chestnut, and near-black veining across each individual dial face. Time display markings include Lumicast ceramic-lume indices, Arabic numerals, and an outer railroad track.
Farer slightly enlarged the gold-PVD-coated 316L stainless steel case to accommodate the updated lunar disc mechanism. The cushion-shaped case measures 39 mm in diameter, 45 mm lug-to-lug, and 11.8 mm thick, offering 50 meters of water resistance. Its exterior balances high-polished surfaces with the brand’s textured “grain twist” pattern on the case flanks, capped with a bronze-accented crown.
Inside, the timepiece relies on an Elaboré-grade, hand-wound Sellita SW288-1 M a movement. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the 18-jewel caliber provides a 45-hour power reserve, hacking seconds, and a quick-set date wheel at the 6 o’clock position. The decorated movement, complete with blued screws and perlage finishing, is visible through an exhibition sapphire case back. The watch includes 20mm lug spacing and ships on quick-release suede or Granolo leather straps.
Source: fratellowatches.com
