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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsRolex Submariner Date

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $11,350
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.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
3235
Power Reserve
68h
70h
Jewels
24
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$11,350
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