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Farer WORLD TIMERvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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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 Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
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
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$725
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