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Farer GMT BEZELvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Sky-Dweller
RolexSky-Dweller
MSRP $51,400
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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

The Rolex Sky-Dweller is widely praised for its exceptionally good fit and finish, with crisply defined dial markers and hands showing irreproachable attention to detail. Owners appreciate its complexity, rarity, and unique presence, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a conversation starter, distinct from the Datejust. The dual-time zone and annual calendar complication, controlled by the Ring Command Bezel, are seen as difficult to replicate and offer good value within Rolex's lineup. However, opinions are split on the 42mm case size, with some finding it too large and heavy, even uncomfortable on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Certain configurations, like the stainless steel blue or green dial models, are very difficult to obtain from authorized dealers and command high grey market prices.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Sky-Dweller$51,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9002
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
40
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$51,400
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