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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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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 Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

From video reviewers

The bracelet and clasp are exceptionally well-built. The hard coating adds durability for daily wear. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
White
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
$735
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