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Farer WORLD TIMERvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.6mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.1mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Seiko 6R5H
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$1,900
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