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Formex Field AutomaticvsFarer WORLD TIMER

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Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
What people say

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Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
World Timer
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
45mm
Material
Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$1,575
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