Farer Milan/New York (35mm Tonneau)vsIslander Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue Dial

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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 Milan/New York (35mm Tonneau) at true scale

Milan/New York (35mm Tonneau)

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue Dial at true scale

Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue Dial

Diameter

35mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

10.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

56h

n/a

MSRP

$770

$359

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 9039

Case

7 specs
Category
Watch
Dress
Diameter
35mm
34mm
Thickness
10.6mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
Pale Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$770
$359
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Reviews

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

Farer Milan/New York (35mm Tonneau)

Owners widely praise Farer's design and finishing at its price point, with many highlighting the impressive fit and finish comparable to Oris. The Milanese bracelet is noted as more comfortable than the original strap, though one owner ranks it a tier below Serica's. The Sellita SW300-1 automatic movement is standard. On balance, owners rate the Farer Milan/New York (35mm Tonneau) highly for its design and finishing at the price, with customer service also being a significant positive.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue Dial

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its amazing pale blue dial, which is considered excellent value at $329. Specific points of appreciation include the case shape, dial texture, and the way the blue hands stand out. One owner finds the watch very comfortable and intends to wear it frequently. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its striking dial and exceptional value.