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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsRolex 1908

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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.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
190867h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
190850m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L stainless steel
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Red
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
7140
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
67h
Jewels
24
38
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$28,850
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