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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375
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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$375
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