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Farer WORLD TIMERvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.4mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
6R21
Power Reserve
56h
45h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$1,100
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