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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9F85
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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