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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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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 Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
68h
72h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$550
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