Bamford of London GMT SteelvsBrillier GMT (DUAL TIME) Mechanical Automatic Round 38 mm Gold Case Black Face

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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.

Bamford of London GMT Steel at true scale

GMT Steel

Brillier GMT (DUAL TIME) Mechanical Automatic Round 38 mm Gold Case Black Face at true scale

GMT (DUAL TIME) Mechanical Automatic Round 38 mm Gold Case Black Face

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

11.7mm

lowest

12mm

Power Reserve

56h

n/a

MSRP

$1,651

$795

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
n/a
Power Reserve
56h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,651
$795
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Reviews

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Bamford of London GMT Steel

Owners widely report the Bamford of London GMT Steel is comfortable and well-made, with a 40mm case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and a legible dial with minimal text. Reviewers praise its retro-future design, clear dials, and fun color choices, noting it offers good value. Some owners and reviewers flag that the GMT bezel markers can appear slightly oversized, and one owner found the bezel's 6/18 split not centered with the indices. The Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement offers a power reserve around 53-56 hours, and the watch is priced around $1,500-$1,600 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bamford of London GMT Steel highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive value proposition.

Brillier GMT (DUAL TIME) Mechanical Automatic Round 38 mm Gold Case Black Face

Owners widely praise the Brillier GMT (DUAL TIME) Mechanical Automatic Round 38 mm Gold Case Black Face for its dual-time functionality and the striking appearance of its black dial, which is described as significantly more impressive in person. Some users also commented on its thinness. One owner expressed a desire for a thinner case and disliked the 4 o'clock pusher, though they found the asymmetry appealing. Overall, owners rate the Brillier GMT (DUAL TIME) Mechanical Automatic Round 38 mm Gold Case Black Face highly for its visually captivating black dial and practical dual-time complication.

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