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Farer WORLD TIMERvsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42.7mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.6mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
56h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$1,300
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