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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsCitizen Zenshin Mechanical

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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.

Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Zenshin Mechanical
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Zenshin Mechanical100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Zenshin Mechanical$488

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Super Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 8213
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$488
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