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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsHamilton Ventura XXL Auto

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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.

Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto's cool style and design. However, the dial is hard to read as an everyday wear watch. Overall, owners find the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto's design appealing, though legibility is a noted drawback for daily use.

From video reviewers

The unique "boomerang" shape and retro-futuristic design are strong draws. Legibility is a significant compromise for the distinctive aesthetic.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Ventura XXL Auto46mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Ventura XXL Auto80h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Ventura XXL Auto50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Ventura XXL Auto$1,845

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
46mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,845
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