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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsTimefactors Commander 71

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
68h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$530
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