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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$795
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