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Farer GMT BEZELvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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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.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Red
Silver
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$2,800
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