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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
35mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$795
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