Farer debuted an all new collection this week in the AquaMatic. These dive watches have colorful designs and an easy wearing shape and size that seem perfect for the summer months, and also present what might be a compelling value for some, shipping with a bracelet and two straps that can be easily swapped with one another. At under $1,000, the AquaMatic makes a compelling case as this summer?s fun, go anywhere sports watch. 

Typical of Farer, the AquaMatic collection is a group of watches that share a footprint but have radically different color options to choose from. The Thurso has a white dial with a teal bezel and orange minutes track along the dial?s perimeter, the Cribbar has a black dial with red accents and puffy white hour markers, the Porthleven is basic blue with hints of red and white throughout, and the Freshwater has a white dial with hour markers and a bezel in a soft blue-green. In my opinion it?s the Freshwater that has the most distinct look – that particular shade of green is just not very common in watch design, and it looks very striking here against a white backdrop. But all of the watches in the AquaMatic collection have a ton of personality and serve to demonstrate just how important color choices are in giving a watch a distinct character and charm. 
The case of the AquaMatic was designed to fit comfortably on any sized wrist. It measures 38.5mm in diameter and is 11.9mm tall, giving it a compact profile without sacrificing...