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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsLorier Merlin

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549
What people say

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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.

Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Merlin40h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Merlin50m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$549
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