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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsSternglas Marus 2.0

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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.

Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Marus 2.041mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Marus 2.041h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Marus 2.0200m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Marus 2.0$593

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$593
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