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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsOrion Watches Sylph: Graphite

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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.

Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite

Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite owners widely praise its exceptional wearability, citing the comfortable, svelte fit from the concave caseback and tapering midcase, alongside appreciated brushed and polished finishing. The large, easy-to-use crown and specific design elements like the mother-of-pearl dial, blue seconds hand, checkerboard minute track, applied indices, and "Sylph" typeface are frequently highlighted as stunning. The watch features a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the 39mm case size too small, and opinions on the price are divided, with some deeming it justified by the appearance and others finding it high for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Lume is described as adequate, and the bracelet lacks quick-adjust features. Overall, owners rate the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Sylph: Graphite39mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Sylph: Graphite
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Sylph: Graphite100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Sylph: Graphite$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
11.8mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$725
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