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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Croft 42 Skeleton
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$435
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