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Farer AQUAMATICvsBrew Super Metric

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What people say

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
AQUAMATIC41h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
AQUAMATIC200m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
AQUAMATIC$875
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$475
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