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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsBaltic Aquascaphe Classic

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Aquascaphe Classic200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Aquascaphe Classic$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black Gilt
Lume
None
SuperLuminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$648

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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.

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic for its vintage-inspired design, comfortable 39mm wearability, and attractive blue sunburst dial with gold indices. Some owners note a hollow feeling and slight bezel play, while others point to rough case edges and sharp lugs. The faux vintage lume is considered weak by some, and the dial can appear dark without direct light due to limited anti-reflective coating. Accuracy is generally found to be good. On balance, owners rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wear at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is praised for its exceptional value and unique aesthetic. The watch's bezel action is somewhat stiff and could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water resistance, with one reviewer finding it unimpressive compared to other dive watches in its price range, while others do not mention any specific issues.

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