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Farer GMT BEZELvsNivada Grenchen Depthmaster

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely report terrific build quality and a feel similar to the 1960s original, with some appreciating its reasonable lug-to-lug and better-than-expected appearance in person. The compact 39mm case is praised for its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and offers impressive 1,000m water resistance. However, the Soprod P024 movement's 38-hour power reserve is a point of criticism, as is a bezel that can be difficult to grip and weak lume. Some owners find the watch wears on the smaller side, and the date complication is seen by one owner as detracting from the design. The "Pacman" variant is noted as polarizing, with one owner questioning their purchase, while the "Ghost Purple" variant's 30 and 45 numerals are described as having a rushed aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster highly for its faithful reissue, impressive water resistance, and comfortable wearability at a competitive price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Depthmaster39mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Depthmaster38h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Depthmaster1,000m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Depthmaster$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
39mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
38h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$1,050
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