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Farer WORLD TIMERvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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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.

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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$550
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