Farer Three Hand Series IIIvsXeric NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Three Hand Series III at true scale

Three Hand Series III

Xeric NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic at true scale

NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

13.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

68h

n/a

MSRP

$1,095

$699

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
n/a
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
n/a
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$699
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Three Hand Series III

Owners widely report the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III features attractive textured dials, a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour power reserve, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. Some owners find the designs too generic compared to previous releases, though salmon and red dials are noted as appealing. One reviewer found the minute hashes difficult to read in certain lights. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III well for its textured dials and robust movement at the price.

Xeric NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic

The Xeric NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic is praised for its unique space-themed dial design and its ability to deliver on its concept, with owners finding it aesthetically pleasing and a good conversation starter. Legibility is noted as not great by some, though the dial and face design are considered selling points. Owners report mixed reviews, with some appreciating the solidly made watches and their great designs, while others express doubt about the watches being made in the US. One owner found the design amazing but felt the execution was not at the desired level, though it was considered reasonably priced. The AmeriChron caliber X3.1 automatic movement is not as accurate as mainstream Swiss or Japanese movements. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Xeric NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic well for its unique concept and dial design, despite some concerns about legibility and execution.