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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.7mm
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
6N76
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$325

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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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