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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsRoebuck Watch Company Ranger

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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.

Roebuck Watch Company Ranger

Owners widely praise the Roebuck Watch Company Ranger for its clean, architectural dial design and classic field watch traits like lume, legibility, and durability. The dual-crown system with an inner rotating bezel is frequently highlighted as a unique and useful feature for timing. However, the stock strap is consistently criticized, with many owners recommending a replacement. One owner noted a promotional photo showed a misaligned chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Roebuck Watch Company Ranger highly for its distinctive dual-crown design and durable build at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Ranger42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Ranger42h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Ranger100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Ranger$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$475
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