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Farer WORLD TIMERvsPraesidus DD-45

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
OG

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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