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Farer GMT BEZELvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 82s5
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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