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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800
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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion is widely praised for its versatile Bauhaus-inspired design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with owners appreciating its suitability for both formal and casual occasions. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its balanced case and dial proportions, with one owner noting the hand-wound Alpha movement's accuracy at +2s/day. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected and can feel delicate for daily wear, while others prefer the 35mm for its dress watch feel, though its minimalist style and size may limit versatility for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion highly for its elegant design and strong value proposition.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Orion35mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Orion53 hoursh
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Orion50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Red
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
53 hoursh
Jewels
24
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$2,800
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