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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsDOXA SUB 300

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability and vibrant color options, with reviewers noting its compelling charm and modern updates like improved lume and a meter-based bezel. Owners report the DOXA SUB 300 wears comfortably, with its cushion case and beads-of-rice bracelet contributing to a smaller perceived size. The COSC-certified ETA 2824-2 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner seeing it gain only +1 second in three days. However, some owners flag issues with the bracelet's end links sticking out and a sharp clasp edge, while one reviewer found the lume to be a disappointment. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its wearability and distinct design, despite some minor finishing concerns.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
SUB 30042.5mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
SUB 30038h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
SUB 300300m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
SUB 300$2,890

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Aquamarine
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
56h
38h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,890
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