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Farer WORLD TIMERvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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