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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsZelos Vitesse

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Vitesse
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Gulf

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,499
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