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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
AQUAMATIC41h
Starfighter Chronograph
Water Resistance
AQUAMATIC200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
AQUAMATIC$875
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Spitfire LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
ETA 2894-2
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$1,799
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