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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Steel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

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