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Farer GMT BEZELvsTudor Black Bay

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its enthusiastic color combinations, wearable dimensions, and impressive fit and finish for the price. Reviewers highlight its great utility with 200m water resistance, a vintage-charm bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. Some owners find the white dial's legibility lacking due to polished hands, and one noted the bezel does not glow, though the blue dial version features a lumed bezel. The GMT movement is described as a caller-style by one reviewer, and opinions on its overall value place it from luxury-rivaling to mid-tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its unique design and excellent value at its price point.

Tudor Black Bay

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay for its comfortable wearability, robust build, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with specific mentions of its satisfying winding feel and sturdy bezel action. Reviewers highlight the 39mm Black Bay 58's comfortable size and thinness, while others note the 41mm Master Chronometer's reliable timekeeping and magnetic resistance. Some owners find the GMT hand difficult to distinguish in low light. A recurring point of contention across multiple sources is the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet, though some find aftermarket solutions adequate. One owner reported the watch losing two minutes a day after six years, requiring a service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay highly for its blend of vintage charm, modern robustness, and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified accuracy of the movement is a notable strength. The 14.7mm to 14.8mm thickness is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers are divided on whether the newer models represent a departure from the Black Bay's heritage design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL38mm
Black Bay41mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Black Bay70h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Black Bay200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Black Bay

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.25mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
MT5602
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
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