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Farer WORLD TIMERvsZelos Helmsman 3

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
SS - Frost

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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