Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)vsFarer Integra

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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.

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) at true scale

GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

Farer Integra at true scale

Integra

Diameter

39mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

42mm

Thickness

10.9mm

10.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

56h

MSRP

$645

lowest

$1,450

Movement

Seiko VK64

Sellita SW300-1

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Salmon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,450
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Reviews

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

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) for its appealing design and 39mm case size, with one owner calling it a perfect GADA watch. Reviewers note its solid metal construction and sapphire crystal contribute to a premium ownership experience for the price. However, some owners report the stainless steel case scratches easily, and one experienced a broken link after three months. The lume is described as moderately bright and long-lasting compared to dive watches, and the domed sapphire crystal can create reflections. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting about 40 seconds slow per day and another noting consistently accurate quartz timekeeping. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) well for its design and value, despite some concerns about case durability and crystal reflections.

Farer Integra

The Farer INTEGRA is widely praised for its comfortable 38.5mm tonneau case and excellent tapering H-link bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Owners and reviewers highlight the attractive dials, including exotic materials, and the color-matched date wheels. The Sellita SW300-1 movement is seen as a positive differentiator. Some owners find the rubber strap difficult to attach, and the playful design with prominent Arabic numerals is not universally favored, with one reviewer questioning their size for the category. The Farer INTEGRA is priced around $1,650 to $1,765 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer INTEGRA highly for its comfortable wearability and refined sporty-chic style, particularly noting the exceptional integrated bracelet.

From video reviewers

The dial's unique malachite stone is a significant aesthetic feature. The bracelet exhibits a degree of rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the overall wearability, with one finding it improved significantly over time while others did not comment on this aspect.