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

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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