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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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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 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Red
Grey
Indices

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$3,040
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