Farer GMT BEZELvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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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

Zelos Spearfish GMT at true scale

Spearfish GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

56h

n/a

MSRP

$1,325

$999

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Frost

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$999
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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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is a strong point. The bracelet quality is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with some mentioning aventurine and others meteorite.

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