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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.9mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
4R34
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
41h

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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

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