Farer Three Hand Series IIIvsStraum Jan Mayen

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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

Straum Jan Mayen at true scale

Jan Mayen

Diameter

39mm

38.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

68h

68h

MSRP

$1,095

lowest

$2,250

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
n/a
Diameter
39mm
38.7mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
24.8mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$2,250
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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.

Straum Jan Mayen

Owners widely praise the Straum Jan Mayen for its attractive, balanced design and impressive bracelet quality, noting its wearability and how well it "pops" in the sun. Reviewers highlight the gorgeous, textured dials inspired by Arctic landscapes and the Scandinavian design restraint, with a clean, legible layout. The watch is considered well-built, offering strong value and punching above its weight class. One owner finds the 12 o'clock marker uninspired and wishes for more purple on the gradient dial, while another notes the minute hand could extend further and the lack of on-the-fly bracelet adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straum Jan Mayen highly for its design and value proposition.