Let’s face it, most watches tell a simple story: what time it is. But the Farer Venture Watch tells a much better, and slightly more terrifying, one. This timepiece is named after the English ship Edward Bonaventure, which, in 1553, bravely set off to find a new passage to the Far East. After getting separated from its fleet, it did what any good adventurer would do: it sailed on alone and ended up making first contact with none other than Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of all Russia. Suddenly, your watch’s history is a lot more interesting than your last Zoom meeting.

For a cool £1,025, you’re not just buying a watch; you’re buying a piece of audacious history, wrapped in a spectacularly detailed package. The dial itself is a work of art, with a smoky, crackled blue gradient that looks like a storm-tossed sea. The hour markers, made from a blend of ceramic and Super-LumiNova, seem to float effortlessly above the surface, like brave ships on the horizon. The glossy blue hands and a peach-coloured seconds hand with a Farer ‘A’ provide the perfect final touch of class.

This watch is for the gent who appreciates a good yarn and a great design. It’s a reminder that a little bit of peril and a lot of courage can lead to something truly epic. Wear the Venture and you’ll always have a conversation starter—just make sure you have the Tsar’s name right.