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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsAstor + Banks Chrono

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Chrono40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Chrono100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Chrono$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Ronda 5050.B
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$575

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What people say

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Farer THREE HAND SERIES III

Owners widely praise the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III for its attractive dial colors, particularly the salmon and red variants, and its well-proportioned 36mm case. The watch features a textured dial, screw-down crown, and 100m water resistance, powered by a La Joux-Perret G101 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners find the designs generic compared to previous releases. Reviewers note the minute hashes can be difficult to read in certain lights, and the included strap is considered too thick and stiff. Overall, owners rate the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III highly for its vibrant dials and well-proportioned case.

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.

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