Introducing: The Return Of The Farer GMT Bezel Collection
Today, after a two-year absence, Farer reintroduces the new GMT Bezel Collection. Four watches comprise the lineup. They include two diameters and several color options. Automatic movements, a healthy spec sheet, and affordable pricing make the return of these watches a welcome one.
While Farer continues to offer different styles of GMT watches, the GMT Bezel Collection has been missing from the brand’s core lineup. Now, though, it’s back, and with two size options to consider, the watches should work on a wide range of wrists. Plus, as mentioned, during a time of optimistic prices from many watch companies, Farer continues to offer its wares for fair sums.
The Farer GMT Bezel Collection
Before sharing the individual models, let’s review the common specifications. The new Farer GMTs are offered exclusively in 316L stainless steel. Buyers can choose between models with 38 × 42.25mm or 40 × 44.8mm case sizes. All are 12.5mm thick, including a flat sapphire crystal with an antireflective coating. The moderate dimensions still allow for a 200m water resistance rating, partially afforded by the screw-down crown with a bronze Farer logo. The external bidirectional 24-hour bezels all have a sapphire bezel insert. Additionally, all variants come with a rubber strap, but an optional three-row bracelet with micro-adjustment is available.
Using the top-grade Sellita SW330-2
The GMT Bezel Collection uses the familiar Sellita SW330-2 automatic “caller” GMT movement. However, Farer takes an extra step by equipping the watches with the top-grade version, which means that the movements are adjusted to five positions. The caliber has a frequency of 28,800vph and 56 hours of power reserve. Functionally, the SW330-2 offers hacking, a quick-set date, and an independently adjustable 24-hour hand. Finally, the movement is viewable via a screw-in stainless steel and sapphire display case back.
The GMT Bezel Collection Maze III
The Maze is one of two 40mm options within the GMT Bezel Collection. It features a pearlescent white dial with applied indexes. Farer is well known for its unorthodox but pleasing color combinations, and this watch scores by using light blue Super-LumiNova X1 in the hour markers and primary hands. A contrasting bright red GMT hand stands out clearly against the lighter color palette. Finally, the bicolor black and white bezel works well with the index and hand borders.
The Crooms III
The 40mm Crooms III takes a decidedly different approach than the Maze with its burgundy sunburst dial and black bezel insert. Also, the dial design diverges by employing white-Super-LumiNova-filled applied baton indexes and Arabic numerals.
Here, the sweeping seconds hand has a bright red Farer-logo-shaped tip, while the sky-blue GMT hand has a lume-filled triangular one. Note the orange five-minute hash marks, which match the text for the depth rating. From my point of view, this is the dressiest and most elegant offering.
The Maze Blue
The first 38mm option is called the Maze Blue. Unlike the larger model with a similar name, this watch uses amber Super-LumiNova X, fluorescent orange hour and minute hands, and a burnt orange seconds hand. Navy blue also plays a strong role on the bezel, index surrounds, and GMT hand. Compared to the 40mm references, the only visual difference on the smaller pieces is the slightly smaller index at the bottom of the dial.
The Charlton Green
The 38mm Charlton Green model may be my favorite of the group. Credit the use of Persian green and cream on the bezel insert and ice-blue Super-LumiNova on the indexes and some of the hands. Sky blue is in play on the hour and minute hands, while royal purple and orange bring contrast to the GMT hand. Yellow and brown also add color to the watch. Even red makes the cut on the minute track at each hour. The smorgasbord of hues is wild, but somehow, it all works.
Pricing and availability for the GMT Bezel Collection
All pieces within the Farer GMT Bezel Collection will be available for €1,575 on a rubber strap via the official Farer website. Adding the optional three-row stainless steel bracelet will cost €240. Overall, this feels like very fair value for a quartet of enthusiastically colorful and charming GMT watches. Yes, we know some will have concerns over the caller-style movement, but that’s a personal decision. With the external bezel, I think the concern becomes largely semantic. In the end, Farer has brought out four wearable and capable watches. It’s hard to argue with that.
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