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Farer WORLD TIMERvsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$329

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What people say

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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