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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer 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 Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its stylish looks, clean case finishing, and 80-hour power reserve, making it a good option for a first Swiss watch. Some owners note the 34mm size might be small and suggest it is a bit pricey. One owner finds the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, and it sits well on smaller wrists due to a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its blend of brand reputation, aesthetics, and practical features at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
11.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,245
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