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Farer WORLD TIMERvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
SBGX353
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Grand Seiko 9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$4,100
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