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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$2,458
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