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Farer GMT BEZELvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$760
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