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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III for its distinct design, unconventional color schemes, and solid finishing. Specific highlights include a fun, functional full-lume dial with a subtle wave pattern and upgraded Grade X2 Super-LumiNova. The 41mm titanium case is considered well-proportioned, and the internal bezel features a useful stop mechanism, with the 4 o'clock crown for bezel adjustment noted as convenient. The La Joux-Perret G101 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners lament a perceived shift away from the brand's previously bolder design language. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III highly for its unique design and functional features.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Grey
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
68h
56h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,400
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