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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$665
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