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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsZelos Eagle 2

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Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899
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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$899
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