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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto for its handsome, legible dial with raised indices and day/date complications, and its versatile, modern pilot watch design. The fully brushed case and good lume are noted strengths, with one owner finding it wears comfortably on a NATO strap. The H-10 caliber offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its decoration and regulation are less refined. Some find the 42mm size large and the skeletonized hour hand tip visually unappealing, while others note the AR coating is decent but not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto highly for its practical design and value at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,125
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