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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

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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 Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono for its excellent dial legibility and unique, vintage-inspired design, with some noting its thinness and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its charismatic, function-forward military aesthetic and attractive dial execution. The watch is considered a wise starting point for a chronograph under $2,000, with observed accuracy around +/- 4 seconds per day and a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners find the non-screw-down crown limits water confidence, and one reviewer notes the mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire. The price is considered a bit punchy by one source. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono highly for its handsome, utilitarian design and value.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono41mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Beige

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Hamilton H-31
Power Reserve
68h
60h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,995
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