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Farer GMT BEZELvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
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
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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