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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsVario Futurist

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PILOT SERIES II
FarerPILOT SERIES II
MSRP $1,350
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Blue
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$648
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