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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Spence 300
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Aquamarine

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
NH35
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$650
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