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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.6mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
68h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,300
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