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Farer GMT BEZELvsZelos Helmsman 3

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
40mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
SS - Frost

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$529

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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 Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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