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Farer GMT BEZELvsSternglas Merion

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Merion200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
49mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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