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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsMakara Watches Octopus

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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.

Makara Watches Octopus

Owners widely praise the Makara Watches Octopus for its accurate Miyota 9015 movement and the attractive aesthetics of its bronze case, with many finding the watch to be a favorite. The watch is noted for its robust build, having survived drops and ocean plunges. Some owners replace the stock strap to better complement the bronze case. On balance, owners rate the Makara Watches Octopus highly for its attractive bronze case and reliable, accurate Miyota 9015 movement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Octopus44mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Octopus42h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Octopus200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Octopus$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$549
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