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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Tudor T601
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$875
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