Fathers Globetrotter BlackvsFarer WORLD TIMER

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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.

Fathers Globetrotter Black at true scale

Globetrotter Black

Farer WORLD TIMER at true scale

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 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.65mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,377
$1,575
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Reviews

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

Fathers Globetrotter Black

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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

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.

From video reviewers

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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