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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsGeckota Pioneer Classic Edition

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
Pioneer Classic Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
NH38
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition

The Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition is praised for its retro-futuristic design, striking dial with vertical brushing that shifts color, and excellent lume. Owners find it offers excellent value for money and appreciate its solid, comfortable weight and higher quality stock straps. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, making the dial less coherent when viewed afar, and some note it wears large due to its size and lack of a prominent bezel. One owner points out the crystal is very reflective, the gold accents appear cheap, and the case finish resembles chrome more than polish, with a loose fleck of lume also noted. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition highly for its distinctive retro design and strong value proposition.

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