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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsFormex Essence FortyOne

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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.

Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence for its comfortable bracelet, excellent finishing, and slim wearability, with some considering it the best in its price range. Reviewers highlight its compelling value, sporty-chic aesthetic, and build quality that suggests a more expensive product, noting the patented suspension system and chronometer-certified movement. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the dial design is considered derivative by some. The 43mm case wears well due to its 10mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug, though some find it large on smaller wrists. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, despite its 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence highly for its exceptional comfort and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Essence FortyOne41mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Essence FortyOne41h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Essence FortyOne100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Essence FortyOne$1,890

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Arctic White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,890
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