Farer Gmt BezelvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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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

Rolex Sky-Dweller at true scale

Sky-Dweller

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

56h

72h

highest

MSRP

$1,325

lowest

$17,750

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Rolex 9002

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Rolex 9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$17,750
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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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

The Rolex Sky-Dweller is widely praised for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, offering exceptional value and complexity. Owners consistently highlight its excellent fit and finish, with crisp dial markers and hands demonstrating irreproachable attention to detail. The 42mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, particularly on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Some owners view the cyclops and fluted bezel as drawbacks, while others appreciate the watch as a stunning, albeit sometimes "blingy," jewelry piece suitable for occasional wear.

From video reviewers

The Saros annual calendar and Ring Command bezel are ingenious mechanical features. The dual-time functionality is ideal for travelers. The secondary market price significantly exceeds MSRP.

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