Farer Pilot Series IIvsZelos Eagle 2
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Pilot Series II
Eagle 2
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Thickness
10.9mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
56h
n/a
MSRP
$1,350
$949
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW300-1
La Joux-Perret G100
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite and double fumé teal dials, with some finding the design a "miss" due to an "ugly" dial layout and thick font. The watch features a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated titanium case and a fully lumed dial. Some owners note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its striking dial options and titanium case at its price point.
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.
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