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Astor + Banks ChronovsFarer GMT BEZEL

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
GMT BEZEL40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,325

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

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