Farer Aqua Compressor Titanium Series IIIvsSanturce T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Aqua Compressor Titanium Series III at true scale

Aqua Compressor Titanium Series III

Santurce T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow at true scale

T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow

Diameter

41.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

68h

n/a

MSRP

$1,350

$1,320

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,320
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Reviews

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Farer Aqua Compressor Titanium Series III

Owners praise the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III for its distinct design, unconventional color schemes, and solid finishing. Reviewers highlight the functional full-lume dial with a subtle wave pattern and the well-proportioned titanium case. The internal bezel features a stop mechanism, and the 4 o'clock crown for bezel adjustment is considered convenient. The watch uses a La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve and upgraded Grade X2 Super-LumiNova. 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.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and unique dial design are significant positives. Lume performance was tested, but its brightness was not a consensus point. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Santurce T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow

The Santurce T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow is lauded for its compelling specifications at its price point, featuring a 39mm grade 5 titanium case with mixed finishing and applied Super-Luminova markers on a distinctive dial. It houses a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour power reserve. While its 39mm diameter and 45.5mm lug-to-lug are deemed comfortable, its 13.8mm thickness is noted. Reviewers point out that the lume on the applied hour markers is slightly below expectations, and the minute track design compromises precise legibility. On balance, reviewers rate the Santurce T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow highly for its attractive specifications and comfortable titanium case at the price.

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