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Farer AQUAMATICvsZelos Nova 37

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
AQUAMATIC41h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
AQUAMATIC200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
AQUAMATIC$875
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
11.9mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$899
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