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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
PVD Vintage

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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