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Farer WORLD TIMERvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,525
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,525
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,525
$279

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What people say

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Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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