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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsTissot Chrono L

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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Chrono L
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$475
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