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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.

Marnaut Safe Harbour 100

Marnaut Safe Harbour owners and reviewers praise its divisive, fresh design inspired by a sea urchin's endoskeleton, noting the glossy appearance of the dial despite being called matte. The 39mm tonneau case, though 13.2mm thick, wears well due to its curved mid-case and domed sapphire crystal, and the crown is easy to grip for hand-winding. Some find the slender handset gets lost on the busy dial, and the printed text replaces lume pips. The faux-croc leather strap is initially stiff. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marnaut Safe Harbour for its unique dial design and comfortable wearability despite its thickness.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Safe Harbour 10039mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Safe Harbour 10041h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Safe Harbour 100100m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Safe Harbour 100$1,042

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,042
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