Farer Gmt BezelvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

56h

highest

41h

MSRP

$1,325

$475

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Seiko 4R35

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
Red
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$475
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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.