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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsSternglas Marus

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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

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Marus42mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Marus42h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Marus200m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Marus$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
53.8mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova grün

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$485
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