Fathers Globetrotter BlackvsFarer WORLD TIMER
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Measurements
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Globetrotter Black

WORLD TIMER
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
lowest
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
56h
MSRP
$1,377
lowest
$1,575
Movement
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW331-2
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely appreciate the Fathers Globetrotter Black – Orologio GMT Automatico Swiss Made – Nero 40 mm for its dual-time functionality, with the 24-hour chapter ring and GMT bezel enabling quick conversion for two time zones, useful for tasks like reviewing computer logs. One owner highlights the watch's toughness, comfort, and lume as exceptional, calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Overall, owners rate the Fathers Globetrotter Black – Orologio GMT Automatico Swiss Made – Nero 40 mm highly for its practical GMT complication and robust, comfortable build.
Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its thoughtful 39mm case proportions and versatile finishing, with one owner highlighting the Markham variant's bronze inlay patina, powerful lume, and comfortable bracelet and strap. Reviewers also commend its elegant aesthetic and intuitive world-time complication, noting it offers significant value for its price. However, some owners find the 39mm case small on larger wrists, and one reviewer observed rough finishing around the date aperture on the Roché model. Lume application is noted to vary across different models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its elegant design and functional world-time complication at a competitive price point.
The watch offers genuine world-timer functionality with its 24-hour disc and internal city bezel. Reviewers noted the playful dial colors and guilloché texture. Water resistance is 100m.
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