Farer GMTvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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.

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its refined, slimmed-down 39.5mm stainless steel case with a "super hard" coating and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. It offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the slim Caliber 6L37 automatic movement, which has a 46-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -10/+15 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight its wearability and functionality as a dive watch, with one noting it as Seiko's thinnest diver ever at 12.3mm. However, concerns are raised about Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design, with one reviewer wishing the Marinemaster remained a separate line, and the bracelet's end-links appearing mismatched in initial images. Its price of A$4,650 is considered high given its specifications compared to competitors.