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Farer GMT BEZELvsZelos Helica

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Helica100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
39mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$499

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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.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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