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Farer WORLD TIMERvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
6R55
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$995
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