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Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer DatevsFarer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

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Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date
SericaRef. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date
MSRP $2,005
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
What people say

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Serica Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date

Serica is praised for its comfortable 39mm case, distinctive twin-scale bezel, and well-executed mesh bracelet. Owners widely report a dial balance and minimal text inspired by 60s dive watches. However, multiple owners flag significant quality control issues, including dials moving when the crown is pulled, minute hands jumping, and misaligned or difficult-to-turn bezels. The 5330 Dive Chronometer variant, which includes a date window, retails for €1,690 and uses a COSC-certified Soprod M100 automatic movement. Overall, owners rate Serica highly for its comfortable 39mm size and dive watch aesthetics, though quality control concerns are a notable caveat.

Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III for its distinct design, unconventional color schemes, and solid finishing. Specific highlights include a fun, functional full-lume dial with a subtle wave pattern and upgraded Grade X2 Super-LumiNova. The 41mm titanium case is considered well-proportioned, and the internal bezel features a useful stop mechanism, with the 4 o'clock crown for bezel adjustment noted as convenient. The La Joux-Perret G101 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners lament a perceived shift away from the brand's previously bolder design language. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III highly for its unique design and functional features.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date39mm
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date42h
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date300m
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
MSRP
Ref. 5330 Diving Chronometer Date$2,005
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
42h
68h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,005
$1,350
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