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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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