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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsBoldr Five-in-a-Row

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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.

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Five-in-a-Row
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Five-in-a-Row200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Five-in-a-Row$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Five In A Row I
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
NH35
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$399
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