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Farer GMT BEZELvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
44.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
6R55
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$995
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