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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsZelos Helmsman 3

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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 Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
SS - Frost

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$529
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