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Farer GMT BEZELvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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