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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.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and unique dial design are significant positives. Lume performance was tested, but its brightness was not a consensus point. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
38h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,650
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