Smiths SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT
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Measurements
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SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ
G2 Pacific GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
lowest
46mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
150m
highest
MSRP
n/a
$429
Movement
Ronda 515.24H
Ronda 515 GMT
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Smiths SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ for its value and dial balance, noting its straightforward quartz field watch utility in a 36mm case. Some owners appreciate the appeal of a small quartz GMT, though others express a desire for an automatic movement. The watch is expected to be priced below £450 due to its Ronda quartz movement. On balance, owners rate the Smiths SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ highly for its value and functional design as a quartz field watch with GMT capability.
Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its superb bezel action, excellent lug grip, and overall balance of quality, design, and wearability at its price point. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable timekeeping. Some owners note that the seconds hand does not always align perfectly with minute markers, and the lume is considered weak by some. The dial can appear cloudy at certain angles, and one owner flagged this as a minor detractor. Overall, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its value and wearability.
The USA assembly and accessible price point are key strengths. Reviewers noted the bezel action.
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