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Farer MOONPHASEvsTissot Desir

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Desir50m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
28mm
Thickness
12mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
28mm
Lug Width
20mm
4.95mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Green
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$550
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