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Farer GMT BEZELvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 82s5
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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