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Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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THREE HAND SERIES III
FarerTHREE HAND SERIES III
MSRP $1,095
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 82s5
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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