Farer Reboots the Popular GMT Bezel Collection

There is always a risk when a product gets an upgrade (Crystal Pepsi, anyone?), but this is especially a touchy subject in the watch world. We, as collectors and enthusiasts, tend to keep things as they are. Small updates? Sure. Bold colorways? Absolutely. But being told there is a completely new design? Well, now I’m a bit weary.

Luckily for me, I’ve been proven wrong by Farer. They’ve recently relaunched their GMT Bezel collection, boasting – you guessed it – a completely new design. Previous iterations of this model were a core offering of the brand, showcasing the balance between bold design language and a classic case style. Now, we see a new (and dare I say improved?) set of GMT Bezels on the market, whose main feature is the concave “ski-slope” lugs first seen on the Chrono-Contempo Collection. 

If variety is the spice of life, then the GMT Bezels are pretty damn spicy. Coming in two size options (40mm and 38mm) and four colorways, this is a series that has a bit of something for everyone. I’ll review each of the four color options briefly, giving you a taste of how distinct – and yet cohesive – each reference feels.

For the 40mm models, one can choose from Maze and Crooms options. Maze has a pearlescent grid patterned dial complemented by shades of glossy black, light blue, and red. Crooms exemplifies Farer’s in-house design language, with a clean overall design and a bold colorway mixed with additional pops of color. With its burgundy dial in a sunburst finish, along with the balance of white, orange, blue, and red accents, it’s a grown-up watch that may not scream “Notice me!” but definitely will get you seen.

As for the 38mm models, there is Maze Blue and Charlton Green. Maze Blue is eye-catching, there is no doubt about it. The orange hands and markers, along with the split finish on the scale in both white and blue, this is a watch with tiny surprises that feel as cohesive as they do bold. As for Charlton Green? It also plays with two-tones, this one cream and Persian green, while accented in sky blues and “cafe au lait” browns. Both Maze Blue and Charlton Green’s dials have a subtle honeycomb pattern for a bit of texture that brings both watches’ designs together. 

All watches in the GMT Bezel series feature 316L stainless steel cases, sapphire crystals, and a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 24-hour scale. All references run on a Swiss Made Sellita SW330-2 ‘Top Grade’ movement, promising 56 hours of power when fully wound. 

The GMT Bezel collection is available now on Farer’s site for $1,550. Potential buyers can choose between a variety of strap options in leather and rubber, or upgrade to a steel bracelet for an additional $220. 

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Brett F. Braley-Palko is a writer based out of Pennsylvania. Having a full-time job in the luxury pens industry has given Brett an appreciation and understanding for the EDC market. When not working, Brett has three dogs and an upcoming novel that both keep him pretty busy.
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