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Farer GMT BEZELvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9S65
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$4,900
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