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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$679

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What people say

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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