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Farer GMT BEZELvsHalios Universa II

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
What people say

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Universa II100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Red
Gold

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$995
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