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Farer WORLD TIMERvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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