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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Alpinist

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.4mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
68h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$750
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