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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsTimefactors Speedbird III PRS-22

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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.

Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22 for its exceptional finishing, casework, and value, with multiple owners calling it the finest watch under $1000 and noting its quality rivals that of IWC. Specific highlights include applied indices, a screw-down crown, and a comfortable bracelet. Some owners report the lume fades quickly, and the short lugs can make strap changes difficult. The watch features a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and a 39mm case. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22 highly for its impressive build quality and design at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Speedbird III PRS-2239mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Speedbird III PRS-22
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Speedbird III PRS-22100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Speedbird III PRS-22$651

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$651
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