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Farer MOONPHASEvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199
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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Moonphase
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$199
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