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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9R31
Type
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
68h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$8,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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