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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

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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 Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical for its superior fit and finish, clean and unique design, and overall value, with one owner calling it a significant step up in build quality. The watch measures 36mm wide with a 41.7mm lug-to-lug and 12.8mm thickness. Some owners express concern over its mineral crystal, with one noting the bezel's detents are "kinda whatever." On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical highly for its build quality and value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$975
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