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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Sector II Pilot DLC offers excellent on-wrist balance and a slim profile. However, the NH36 movement is considered lacking for the price point by some.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
68h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$675
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