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Farer WORLD TIMERvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

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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.

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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is praised for its minimalistic design, with owners highlighting its ability to slide under a cuff due to its thin profile, and its attractive movement for the price. Reviewers note the galvanized gray dial with an eggshell texture, gold-plated hands and indices, and the manually wound Alpha caliber with a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 38mm Orion Datum recommended for larger wrists, while others prefer the 35mm for classic proportions and consider the date function unnecessary on a dress watch. A point of contention among owners is the lug length, with some finding the 45mm measurement potentially awkward on smaller wrists despite the 35mm case diameter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 highly for its elegant, slim profile and refined finishing at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Orion 198932.8mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Orion 198943 hoursh
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Orion 198930m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Orion 1989$2,680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
32.8mm
Thickness
11mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Green
Grey
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Nomos Alpha
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$2,680
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