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Farer GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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

GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
47mm
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
9F85
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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