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Farer WORLD TIMERvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
9R31
Type
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
56h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$8,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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