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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsCWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

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What people say

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Diver for its build quality, comfortable wearability, and classic design with desirable brand heritage, suitable for diving. Some owners consider it a favorite, appreciating its case wear and aging tritium as a classic replacement for previous military issue watches. However, a common complaint across multiple sources is the fixed spring bars, which limit strap options, and some find the watch overpriced for its features, particularly when compared to other military-style watches or when noting specific branding text. One owner wishes CWC offered a smaller diver size. On balance, owners rate the CWC RN Diver highly for its utilitarian capabilities and historical connection, despite concerns about strap versatility and value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.240h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2, Stainless Steel (RN300-MT AS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,249
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