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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsZelos Helica Moonphase

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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The aventurine dial is a standout feature. The 39mm case size and short lug-to-lug are praised for comfortable wear. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Helica Moonphase
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Meteorite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW288-1
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,049
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