Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual WindvsFarer GMT
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The Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind is appreciated for its thinner, lighter, and quieter profile compared to automatic watches, allowing for more direct interaction with the mechanism. It features a Peseux-based manual wind movement with beveled skeletonized bridges and finer skeletonizing with hand-beveled edges compared to similar models. On balance, owners appreciate the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind for its direct interaction with the mechanism and detailed skeletonization.
The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case. Reviewers note the ETA 2893-2 movement as a good choice with hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. The bronze crown, intended to develop a patina, is flagged as a potentially unpopular design element that some feel looks unfinished or out of place. Prices range from $1,425 to $2,150 AUD. Overall, reviewers find the Farer GMT Automatic offers good value for a GMT watch in its price segment, with the dial and case proportions being key strengths.
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