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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsPhoibos Apollo

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$460
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