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Farer GMT BEZELvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$420

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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.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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