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Farer MOONPHASEvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maroon

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$499

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What people say

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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