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Farer WORLD TIMERvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Cream

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$499

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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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