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DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

The DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch is noted for its comfortable wearability and a dial that surpasses expectations in person, complemented by bright lume. However, some owners report slightly sharp inside edges on the lugs and a leather strap that does not feature quick-release spring bars. Overall, owners find the DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch comfortable and visually appealing, with the dial detail and lume being particular highlights.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch39mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch42h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch100m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch$999
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Material
Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$875
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