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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsHamilton Khaki Field Day Date 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 Khaki Field Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting them to a classic aesthetic and historical significance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some noting the 80-hour power reserve from the H10 movement and 100m water resistance. However, some owners find its lume intensity and longevity inexcusable, and a common criticism of Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal. The bracelet finish and overall appearance are points of contention, with some considering it plain or overrated while others praise its finishing and attractive PVD. Accuracy ranges from excellent to simply "ok," with no consensus on movement quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic, robust build, and value as an entry-level automatic field watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the bracelet quality, with one noting rattle and another not mentioning it.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
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-30
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$895
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