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Farer GMTvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
45mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9SA4
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$11,600
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