Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition Enigmath or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

At MSRP the Boldr Expedition Enigmath is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $1,525 for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a $926 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition Enigmath or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Boldr Expedition Enigmath wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition Enigmath or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Boldr Expedition Enigmath is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Farer WORLD TIMER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Expedition Enigmath or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Farer WORLD TIMER carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Boldr Expedition Enigmath.

Side by side

Boldr Expedition EnigmathvsFarer WORLD TIMER

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The bottom line

The 39mm WORLD TIMER wears 2mm narrower than the 41mm Expedition Enigmath — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Boldr Expedition Enigmath

The watch's slide rule function is a convenient feature, allowing for calculations on the go. One potential drawback is the use of the Japanese Miyota 9039 movement, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on whether the quick 'on the fly' adjust bracelet is a more significant advantage than the watch's sapphire crystal for durability and scratch resistance.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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