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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsPagani Design PD-1685

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
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.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$171
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