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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Merion200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$701
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