Which is cheaper, the Farer GMT or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Squale 1521 is the cheaper of the two at $1,265, against $1,375 for the Farer GMT — a $110 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer GMT or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Farer GMT — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer GMT or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Farer GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer GMT or the Squale 1521?

The Farer GMT carries a 56-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the Farer GMT run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farer GMT uses the Sellita SW330-2 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Farer GMTvsSquale 1521

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

MSRP $1,375

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GMT39.5mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

GMT56h

152138h

Water Resistance

GMT100m

1521500m

MSRP

GMT$1,375

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

56h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,375

$1,265

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