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Farer GMT BEZELvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$679

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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 D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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