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Farer GMT BEZELvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL38mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.25mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$279

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What people say

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Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its enthusiastic color combinations, wearable dimensions, and impressive fit and finish for the price. Reviewers highlight its great utility with 200m water resistance, a vintage-charm bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. Some owners find the white dial's legibility lacking due to polished hands, and one noted the bezel does not glow, though the blue dial version features a lumed bezel. The GMT movement is described as a caller-style by one reviewer, and opinions on its overall value place it from luxury-rivaling to mid-tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its unique design and excellent value at its price point.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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