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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSternglas Hamburg

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Hamburg's Bauhaus dial design is praised for its effective minimalism. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but lacks hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Reviewers disagree on whether the 42mm case diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug wear well on the wrist.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Hamburg42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Hamburg
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Hamburg50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Hamburg$323

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
6mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$323
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