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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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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 American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
H-30
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,245
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