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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.5mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 4R57
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
24
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$595
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