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Airain Watches Type 20vsFarer GMT BEZEL

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Airain Watches Type 20

Owners widely praise the Airain Watches Type 20 for its beautiful and faithful recreation of a classic model, highlighting its easily wearable 39mm case sizing and the pleasure of its manual winding movement. Reviewers note the pleasing "old radium" lume and the vintage military watch experience offered by modern construction. Some owners find the design timeless and clean, with one owner calling it "just perfect." However, reviewers point out that the vintage-style sapphire crystal can add glare, and the case is still considered a bit thick despite the manual movement. Strap hardware required swapping between included straps for one reviewer. One owner noted a small scratch on the crystal near the 12-hour mark. The movement's appearance is considered less attractive than many hand-wound chronographs by one reviewer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Airain Watches Type 20 highly for its faithful vintage design and enjoyable manual winding action.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type 2039mm
GMT BEZEL40mm
Power Reserve
Type 2063h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
Type 2050m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
Type 20$3,650
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
14.77mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Airain AM2
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,650
$1,325
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