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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsSinn U18

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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.

Sinn U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
U1844mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
U1842h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
U182,000m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
high-strength
Finish
Water Resistance
300m
2000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$3,488
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