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Farer GMT BEZELvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
38mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 6T33
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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