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Compass Timepieces · Explorer

Compass Timepieces Explorer

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$3,300In stock
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
White

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
39h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

ETA

The dominant mid-tier Swiss automatic workhorse, in production since 1982 and used by hundreds of brands. It runs at 28,800 vph with roughly 38–42 hours of power reserve, hacks, and hand-winds; the Sellita SW200-1 is its pin-compatible alternative.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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2 colorways

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Compass Timepieces Explorer's white dial sunburst finish and legibility, with some appreciating its understated "bling." However, opinions are split on the bracelet and crown proportions, with some finding the clasp oversized and the crown too thick, while others enjoy the chunky lugs and bracelet. The watch is 42mm with 100m water resistance and an ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. Overall, owners are divided on the Compass Timepieces Explorer's aesthetics, with the dial legibility being a consistent positive point.

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