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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH for its distinctive vintage aesthetic, with specific admiration for the blue hands that pop in sunlight and the satisfying chunky numerals. The watch is considered a discreet dress or office option, with one owner cherishing it despite an initial defective crown. The 38mm size is noted as a perfect fit by one owner, while another finds the 35mm size and 12mm thickness can be problematic on smaller wrists. The $635 price is considered high for the NH38 movement and standard specifications, though some believe the premium is justified by Kuoe's unique design language and microbrand status. Accuracy is reported at -5 seconds per day, but the Super-LumiNova is weak. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH highly for its unique design and cherished vintage aesthetic at the price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 82S5
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$640
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