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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$265
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