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Farer MOONPHASEvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459
What people say

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

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
18
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$459
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