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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
SBGX353
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Red

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Grand Seiko 9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$4,100
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