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Farer WORLD TIMERvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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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 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Green
Grey
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$3,040
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