ARES FIELD-1 GMT Swiss AutomaticvsLinde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

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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 FIELD-1 GMT Swiss Automatic at true scale

FIELD-1 GMT Swiss Automatic

Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial at true scale

Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

Diameter

41mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$2,850

lowest

$5,206

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
13.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$5,206
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Reviews

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

ARES FIELD-1 GMT Swiss Automatic

Owners widely praise the comfortable rubber strap and the interesting internal 24-hour rotating bezel on the ARES FIELD-1 GMT Swiss Automatic. One owner describes the watch as a sleeper and notes the sweeping seconds hand is a result of original engineering. However, one owner considers the watch's thickness to be out of control. Enthusiasts report difficulty contacting Ares for customer service, with some receiving watches not as described and experiencing long lead times, though the owner, Matt Graham, is described as helpful. On balance, owners rate the ARES FIELD-1 GMT Swiss Automatic highly for its comfortable strap and unique internal bezel, despite some concerns about thickness and customer service.

Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial owners and reviewers praise its exceptionally smooth winding feel and impressive Super-LumiNova lume that remains bright for hours. The 44mm case is noted for its distinctive angular lines and satisfying tactile finishing. Some reviewers would prefer a smaller 40mm option for the case size. The ETA 2893 movement is considered robust and serviceable, though pricing sits high for an ETA-based sports watch, offset by limited production. On balance, reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial a successful balance of sport and formal wear, with its finishing and lume being key strengths.