Farer Nevada Mocha 38mmvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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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 Nevada Mocha 38mm at true scale

Nevada Mocha 38mm

Grand Seiko SBGM245 at true scale

SBGM245

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.3mm

lowest

48.6mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

14.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

56h

72h

highest

MSRP

$1,375

lowest

$6,100

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Grand Seiko 9S66

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.25mm
48.6mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Grand Seiko 9S66
Power Reserve
56h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$6,100
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Nevada Mocha 38mm

Owners widely praise the Farer Nevada Mocha - 38mm for its excellent finishing, attractive guilloché dial, and comfortable 38mm case size, which is considered classic and a pleasure to wear, especially on smaller wrists. Some owners find the watch even better in person than in photos, and the bracelet is also well-regarded. One owner, however, found the 38.5mm case size too small for their 7.3-inch wrist. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is adjusted to +/- 4 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Nevada Mocha - 38mm highly for its wearability and attractive design at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGM245 as a compelling mechanical GMT, blending sport and luxury with notable workmanship. Some owners find its 40.5mm case size and 14.4mm thickness wearable, while others consider it too large and prefer slimmer alternatives. The polished surfaces are noted to scratch easily, suggesting it is best suited for dressier occasions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting an average gain of two seconds per day, while others express a desire for a thinner case and a clasp with quick extension. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 highly for its mechanical GMT functionality and craftsmanship, despite some reservations about its size and scratch resistance.

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