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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko Coutura

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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 Coutura

Seiko Coutura owners widely report its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one noting minimal scratching after six years. The watch is appreciated for its solar and perpetual calendar functions, with some owners finding its styling unique and fun, while others consider it gaudy or too busy. Some owners find the Coutura lineup too large or that it sits high, but others praise its comfortable wearability and attractive appearance, with one owner calling it a keeper. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported, with one owner noting poor solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure, while another's kinetic perpetual model has a four-year reserve. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional features and unique styling, despite some finding it visually polarizing.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Coutura42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Coutura
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Coutura100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Coutura$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50.4mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$450
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