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Farer GMTvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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What people say

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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 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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT39.5mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
56h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$725
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