Farer Cobb IIIvsOmega Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Cobb III at true scale

Cobb III

Omega Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm at true scale

Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm

Diameter

41mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

49.6mm

Thickness

14.5mm

13.0mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

62h

highest

60h

MSRP

$2,692

lowest

$10,300

Movement

Sellita SW530 M MP a

Omega 9906

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.99mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.64mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
AR Coating
Inside
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Texture
Sunburst
n/a
Indices
Applied
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW530 M MP a
Omega 9906
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
62h
60h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date, Chronograph, GMT
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,692
$10,300
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Reviews

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

Farer Cobb III

The Farer Cobb III is praised for its exceptional value, offering a monopusher chronograph with GMT function for under €2,500, featuring a comfortable 41mm case with unique knurled sides and a smooth Sellita SW530 M MP a manual-wind movement. The colorful sunburst sky-blue dial with navy accents and a contrasting orange chrono hand is noted as a standout feature. One owner notes the Cobb III's bronze-capped crown and suspects some buyers dislike the cushion case design, though they feel Farer did well to make it distinctive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Cobb III highly for its distinctive design and impressive value proposition.

Omega Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm for its striking dial colors, particularly the blue, burgundy, and green variants, and its recognizably Speedy design which makes it an excellent daily driver with good legibility. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the slimmer, more angular 40.5mm case and the manual-wind Calibre 9906 movement as significant advantages, with some owners finding the dimensions superior and comfortable. However, the watch's 49.6mm lug-to-lug measurement is a point of contention, with some owners finding it wears long or a bit large on smaller wrists, while others appreciate its presence on larger wrists. The bracelet and overall Omega quality also receive positive mentions. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Omega Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic combined with modern movement and finishing.