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Farer GMT BEZELvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350
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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
12mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
L888.5
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$2,350
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