Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsFarer Aqua Compressor Titanium Series III

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Farer Aqua Compressor Titanium Series III at true scale

Aqua Compressor Titanium Series III

Diameter

42mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

12.6mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

68h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$1,350

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,350
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Reviews

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its fresh design, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its vibrant dials and luminous hands and hour plots, with one owner finding the blue ceramic bezel and white dial stunning in person. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Some owners find the design divisive and question the value of its ETA-based movement at its price point. One owner of the 42mm model reports theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while a user of the 46mm model noted it ran nearly a minute fast per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

Farer Aqua Compressor Titanium Series III

Owners praise the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III for its distinct design, unconventional color schemes, and solid finishing. Reviewers highlight the functional full-lume dial with a subtle wave pattern and the well-proportioned titanium case. The internal bezel features a stop mechanism, and the 4 o'clock crown for bezel adjustment is considered convenient. The watch uses a La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve and upgraded Grade X2 Super-LumiNova. 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.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and unique dial design are significant positives. Lume performance was tested, but its brightness was not a consensus point. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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