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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsZelos Great White 43

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Great White 43
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$599
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