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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsTraska Commuter Carbon Black

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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.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Commuter Carbon Black$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Salmon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$700
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