ARES DIVER-1 GMT Swiss AutomaticvsARES GMT Global Mission Timer

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ARES DIVER-1 GMT Swiss Automatic at true scale

DIVER-1 GMT Swiss Automatic

ARES GMT Global Mission Timer at true scale

GMT Global Mission Timer

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

49.5mm

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$2,850

lowest

$3,850

Movement

ETA 2893-2

ETA 2893-2

Case

2 specs
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$3,850
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Reviews

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

ARES DIVER-1 GMT Swiss Automatic

Owners widely praise the ARES DIVER-1 GMT Swiss Automatic for its excellent legibility, strong lume, and comfortable rubber strap, with some highlighting its unique triple-timezone capability via the 24-hour bezel and chapter ring. The watch is considered a great value, with used examples around $700, and features an ETA 2893-2 automatic movement. However, community members frequently report significant customer service and communication issues, with some receiving watches not as described. Overall, owners rate the ARES DIVER-1 GMT Swiss Automatic highly for its tool-watch functionality and value, despite noted customer service challenges.

ARES GMT Global Mission Timer

Owners widely praise the ARES GMT Global Mission Timer for its comfortable rubber strap, compelling internal 24-hour rotating bezel, and welcome GMT complication for travel. The watch's color combination is noted as a conversation starter, and enthusiasts appreciate its long-lasting battery and the 10 o'clock crown position. Accuracy is reported around +4 seconds per day. However, multiple owners report significant difficulties contacting the company for customer service and resolving issues, with some watches arriving with case markings or not as described. Overall, owners rate the ARES GMT Global Mission Timer highly for its travel-ready complications and comfortable wearability, despite significant customer service challenges.