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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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 Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.3mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.2mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6R55
Power Reserve
68h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,100
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