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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsOrient Diver Watch

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
Diver Watch
OrientDiver Watch
MSRP $285
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.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$285
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