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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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 PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$625
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