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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsBaltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze

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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.

Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze

The Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a bronze case and a smoked dial that develops a unique patina. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, noting the slim case profile and manageable lug-to-lug distance. The watch offers 150 meters of water resistance, supported by a recessed crown that contributes to its silhouette, though some find it tricky to grip. It is powered by the Miyota 9039 movement, which provides a 42-hour power reserve and a smooth seconds hand sweep, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze is highly regarded for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim profile and comfortable fit are consistently praised. Reviewers note the bronze case develops a unique patina. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Hermétique Tourer Bronze37mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Hermétique Tourer Bronze42h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Hermétique Tourer Bronze150m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Hermétique Tourer Bronze$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$648
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