Farer GMTvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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 GMT at true scale

GMT

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

39.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

56h

highest

41h

MSRP

$1,375

$475

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Seiko 4R35

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$475
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Reviews

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

Farer GMT

Owners widely praise Farer's customer service, with one owner reporting an efficient, free warranty movement swap. Reviewers consistently highlight the vibrant, legible dials and the well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case, noting its wearability and user-friendly GMT setting. The bronze crown is a point of contention, with some finding it unfinished or potentially unpopular despite its intended patina development. The Farer GMT is powered by a Sellita SW330-2 movement with a 56-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT highly for its colorful, wearable design and good value at its price point.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.