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Farer GMT BEZELvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
45mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9SA4
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$11,600
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