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Farer GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9S86
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$7,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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