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Farer WORLD TIMERvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Miyota 6T33
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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