Farer Cobb IIIvsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer

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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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer at true scale

Carrera Chronograph Seafarer

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

14.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

62h

80h

highest

MSRP

$2,692

lowest

$8,800

Movement

Sellita SW530 M MP a

TAG Heuer TH20-04

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
Brushed and Polished
Steel Fine-brushed/polished
Caseback
Exhibition
Sapphire - Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
n/a
AR Coating
Inside
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
Beige
Texture
Sunburst
Opalin
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW530 M MP a
TAG Heuer TH20-04
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
62h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Date, Chronograph, GMT
Chronograph, Date, Tide indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,692
$8,800
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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer is praised for its visually striking dial, featuring a harmonious blend of cream, muted teal, and mustard yellow, which also functions as a tide indicator complication. Owners appreciate the watch's vintage Heuer essence combined with modern touches, its gorgeous Carrera chronograph design, and the unique complication. One owner notes the dial and indices are impressive, while another finds the watch feels and looks like jewelry. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer is powered by the TAG Heuer TH20-04 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve and has a 42mm stainless-steel case with 100m water resistance. A potential hazard is the large "TIDE" push on the left flank, which could be accidentally pressed. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer for its captivating dial and unique complication.