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Benrus Watches #3061 BOR

The Benrus Watches #3061 BOR is widely praised for its faithful vintage styling and historical connection, with owners appreciating its beauty and versatility as an everyday or business-casual watch. Reviewers note its clean dial, red-tipped seconds hand, and modern 39.5mm sizing as attractive features. Some owners find the rally strap an odd choice, and one owner reported accuracy averaging +15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches #3061 BOR highly for its attractive vintage design and value as a "watch guy's watch."

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
#3061 BOR39.5mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
#3061 BOR
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
#3061 BOR100m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
#3061 BOR$1,995
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$875
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