Side by side

Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

From video reviewers

The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Red
White
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
48h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$2,900
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Farer THREE HAND SERIES III vs Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.