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Farer GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$935

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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