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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,458
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