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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
FarerAQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III
MSRP $1,350
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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