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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

From video reviewers

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is praised for its authentic skin-diver interpretation and compact, vintage-inspired design. Reviewers noted the world timer bezel as a notable complication for its price point. One reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with an unspecified aspect of the watch.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Skindiver Automatic
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$549
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