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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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