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Farer GMT BEZELvsSartory Billard SB04-E

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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.

Sartory Billard SB04-E

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is widely praised for its impressive and deep dials, with one owner highlighting the unreal, moving appearance of the blue guilloché. Reviewers note its sensible 39.5mm wearability and composition that looks more expensive than its price, with customization options also called out as a key strength. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement powers the watch, offering a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners point out that the caseback has slightly sharp edges and the crystal could be more domed. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sartory Billard SB04-E highly for its visually striking dials and overall value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
SB04-E39.5mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
SB04-E68h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
SB04-E100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
SB04-E$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
56h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$3,100
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