Side by side

Farer WORLD TIMERvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Seiko NH38A
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$388

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Farer WORLD TIMER vs Vario 1918 Medic Brass gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.