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Farer GMT BEZELvsPhoibos Reef Master

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
SII NH38
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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