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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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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 R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
R1 Racing Chronograph
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
Cream

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$499
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