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Farer MOONPHASEvsTraska Venturer GMT

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
9075
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$785
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