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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Vesterhav 38
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Vesterhav 38$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9019
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$599
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