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Astor + Banks ChronovsFarer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
MSRP
Chrono$575
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,350

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III for its distinct design, unconventional color schemes, and solid finishing. Specific highlights include a fun, functional full-lume dial with a subtle wave pattern and upgraded Grade X2 Super-LumiNova. The 41mm titanium case is considered well-proportioned, and the internal bezel features a useful stop mechanism, with the 4 o'clock crown for bezel adjustment noted as convenient. The La Joux-Perret G101 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners lament a perceived shift away from the brand's previously bolder design language. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III highly for its unique design and functional features.

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