Farer Gmt BezelvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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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.

Farer Gmt Bezel at true scale

Gmt Bezel

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

56h

highest

48h

MSRP

$1,325

lowest

$2,900

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

7 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Red
White
Indices
n/a
n/a
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
$2,900
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Reviews

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

Farer Gmt Bezel

The Farer GMT BEZEL is widely praised for its unique design, wearable 40mm case, and playful colors, with reviewers noting its fair pricing around $1,550-$1,575 and Sellita SW330-2 movement. Owners frequently highlight its exceptional fit, finish, and quality for the price, with some comparing it favorably to luxury brands. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 12.5mm thickness with short lug-to-lug dimensions. Some owners find the white dial's legibility challenging, though this was addressed with black hands on later models, and one owner noted the aluminum bezel's durability concerns. The community is split on Farer's market positioning, 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 distinctive design and strong value proposition.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT as a historically significant and underrated homage to the original 1953 model. However, one owner notes that the main hour hand is a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, rendering the bezel function difficult to use, which led to the watch being returned. Overall, owners appreciate the historical significance of the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT, though a functional critique exists regarding the main hour hand's configuration.

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