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Farer GMT BEZELvsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
CWCE9 Automatic Diver Watch
MSRP $1,391

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
47mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$1,391

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What people say

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Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue due to its thin case, small size, and legibility. Some owners appreciate its durability and value as a beater or summer watch, noting its solid bars are a military requirement and highlighting its significant wrist presence and unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, despite its military heritage and HAQ movement, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military-spec toughness and wrist presence, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

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