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Farer GMT BEZELvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
41mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Ronda 762
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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