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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.9mm
Thickness
12mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.5mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6N52
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$335

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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