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Farer GMT BEZELvsVario Futurist

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
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
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Red
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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