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Farer MOONPHASEvsDan Henry 1962

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
196240h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
1962
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
45.9mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$280
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