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Farer WORLD TIMERvsZelos Comet 39

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What people say

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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.

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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Thickness
11mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Tantalum LE

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$2,499
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