Farer Three Hand Series IIIvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Three Hand Series III at true scale

Three Hand Series III

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

39mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

11.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

41h

MSRP

$1,095

$475

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
Red
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$475
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Three Hand Series III

Owners widely report the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III features attractive textured dials, a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour power reserve, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. Some owners find the designs too generic compared to previous releases, though salmon and red dials are noted as appealing. One reviewer found the minute hashes difficult to read in certain lights. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III well for its textured dials and robust movement at the price.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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