Titanium Series Aqua Compressor Automatics

AQUA
COMPRESSOR™
DESIGN

COMPRESSION INNOVATION

With the progress of modern materials, we have gone through a whole series of new developments to create a very compact but highly technical, dive watch compressor case.

The key features of a classic Super-Compressor case design: twin crowns, screwed on case back, compressed O’ring gasket, internal rotating bezel are all present. However the design has evolved the specifications of the original system.

Now tried and tested to exacting modern standards, capable of depths up to 300m / 1000ft. With excellent strength-to-weight ratio, delivering the same strength as steel at just 40% its weight.

WATER RESISTANCE

As the pressure on the outside of the case increases, the gaskets are compressed so that the case becomes more water resistant.

FRONT CRYSTAL

The sapphire double curved crystal (1) has a thickness of 2.3mm to resist pressure. Secured by a rectangular cross section gasket (2).

MOVEMENT CROWN

The movement crown (3) has 2 O’ring gaskets (4). The water resistance is 100m when the crown is unscrewed, by screwing the crown in, an additional gasket (5) is compressed to secure the full 300m rating.

BEZEL CROWN

The bezel crown (6) has the same features of water resistance as the movement crown, two o’ring gaskets (7) and one flat gasket (8).

SCREW BACK CASE

The case back (9) utilises an O’ring gasket. The case back is screwed down to the case and the gasket is compressed vertically.

BACK CRYSTAL

The thickness of the sapphire crystal exhibition back (10) is 1.6 mm to resist the high pressure. The crystal has a similar rectangular cross section gasket (11) to work the same as the front crystal gasket.

DIAL

DIVE FUNCTION SUPER-LUMINOVA QUICK-RELEASE

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DIVE FUNCTION

Whether you’re looking for a dive buddy or a go-everywhere timepiece, the specification and hypoallergenic finish of the Titanium Series Aqua Compressor collection delivers a set of highly wearable and robust tool watches. Developed to put clarity at the forefront, the dial designs are a bold take on the Farer classic. With oversized split minute hand marking, used for quick identification of time elapsed against the internal bezel.

SUPER-LUMINOVA

As a diver, clarity and accuracy is paramount. Each Titanium Series Aqua Compressor dive watch has a series of high contrast dial colours and Super-LumiNova detailing to show the core information. It works like a light storage battery, where light charges the surface and afterwards the light is continuously emitted. Mixed with a specific binder, Swiss Super-LumiNova is applied on all Aqua Compressor dials and hands.

QUICK-RELEASE

Each Aqua Compressor is supplied with a quick release natural rubber strap, finished with a secure oversized titanium tool buckle featuring the Farer ‘A’ and wave pattern detailing inner grip. A new addition for Series 2 release is our quick release matching oyster style, brushed marine grade titanium tapered bracelet, with three way folding clam clasp closure and safety locking mechanism.

CASE

TITANIUM STRENGTH TWIN CROWNS UNI-DIRECTIONAL BEZEL

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TITANIUM STRENGTH

The Titanium Series is lighter and tougher than its stainless steel counterparts, and along with its extremely corrosive-resistant properties makes the perfect material for a dive watch. The case engineering is designed around the compression principle: as the water pressure on the outside of the case increases, gaskets built around the key areas are naturally compressed, so that the case becomes more water resistant the deeper you dive.

TWIN CROWNS

The twin crowns are screw-down, spring-back release with their own gaskets, allowing the watch to be taken to depths of 300m / 1000ft. The signature Farer solid bronze crown allows you to adjust the time and features the Farer ‘A’ carved out of a squared texture for feel. The titanium crown allows you to adjust the internal dive time bezel, with the classic Super-Compressor hatching detail for feel.

UNI-DIRECTIONAL BEZEL

Compressor watches have always had a more modern and sleek look than the conventional divers, allowing the lines of the case to merge with the crystal. The unidirectional internal bezel under the crystal is for the measurement of dive time, moving by increments of one minute. The bezel utilises a precision ratchet safety system which disconnects the feed from crown to bezel by only turning it anti-clockwise, preventing any increase in the diving time.

MOVEMENT

TRUSTED MOVEMENT EXHIBITION BACK BESPOKE ROTOR

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TRUSTED MOVEMENT

The Titanium Series Aqua Compressor collection is powered by the Swiss-made SELLITA SW200-1 Elaboré Non-Date Movement. This is a rare piece from SELLITA, in that it features no ‘ghost date’ within the mechanics to make this 100% functional for the diver’s needs. A highly reliable workhorse movement, adjusted in three positions.

EXHIBITION BACK

Not ones to hide anything away, we believe quality movements should be seen and appreciated. We have developed a screw down back case to hold the flat sapphire crystal exhibition glass, both utilising compressor gaskets to secure the water resistance and withstand the high pressures to 300m/1000ft. Each watch is individually numbered around the exhibition glass, making your watch unique to you.

BESPOKE ROTOR

Turning over the Titanium Series Aqua Compressor case you’ll see the bespoke SELLITA rotor has been detailed in a raised bronze overprinting technique with the Farer submersible three wave design and lettering. As an Elaboré movement it has been finished with snailing (or as the French say more eloquently ‘Perlage’), a round fine detailed decoration on the metal to beautifully catch the light. Powering a 38 hour reserve when the movement is fully wounded.

REVIEWS

At a glance, the Meredith chronograph feels like a matured take on the classic Farer chronograph formula. A bevy of bright colors aren’t immediately apparent, the copper/salmon dial is chic and of the moment, and the applied numerals do their best to remain near black at all times. Even the hands have taken on a slightly more demure shape. A look at the other two watches in this family, the Swann and the Jackson reveals a similar story.

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The Dive Compressor, Reinvented.

AQUA COMPRESSOR™ DESIGN

COMPRESSION INNOVATION

WATER RESISTANCE

FRONT CRYSTAL

MOVEMENT CROWN

BEZEL CROWN

SCREW BACK CASE

BACK CRYSTAL

AQUA
COMPRESSOR™
DESIGN