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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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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 The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
68h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$765
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