Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsIslander Draken Aoraki 'Flieger' Watch with Black Dial #DKN-01

Ref. draken-aoraki-flieger-watch-with-black-dial-dkn-01·MSRP $409
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Measurements
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PILOT SERIES II

Draken Aoraki 'Flieger' Watch with Black Dial #DKN-01
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Thickness
10.9mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
56h
n/a
MSRP
$1,350
$409
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW300-1
Automatic
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.
Owners widely praise the Islander Draken Aoraki 'Flieger' Watch with Black Dial #DKN-01 for its value, with one owner finding it feels more expensive than its $350 price and an elegant replacement for other watches. The dial is noted to look great in the sun, and the watch features excellent luminescence that lasts all night. It offers a flat sapphire crystal with inner AR coating, a screw-down crown providing 100m water resistance, and an antimagnetic case. Some owners prefer a black bezel over the metal finish, and one owner feels a date complication does not suit a Flieger design. Overall, owners rate the Islander Draken Aoraki 'Flieger' Watch with Black Dial #DKN-01 highly for its impressive feel and value at its price point.
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