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Farer WORLD TIMERvsLongines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

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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.

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its attractive designs, heritage feel, and value, with specific models highlighted for their legibility and manageable sizes. One owner finds the 40mm moonphase chronograph complete calendar mesmerizing and versatile at around $1700, while another appreciates the 38mm World Timer's looks and blue hands. A drawback noted across different models is limited water resistance, with one owner selling their watch due to this, and the World Timer disc requiring manual adjustment for daylight saving time in some areas. On balance, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some limitations in water resistance and functionality.

From video reviewers

The classic aesthetic of the dial and case is a shared strength. Limited 30m water resistance is a shared weakness.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION38.5mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.9mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
L893.5
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$2,850
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