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Farer 36MM THREE HANDvsPraesidus Service Watch

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36MM THREE HAND
Farer36MM THREE HAND
MSRP $925
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
36MM THREE HAND36mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
36MM THREE HAND68h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
36MM THREE HAND50m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
36MM THREE HAND$925
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$259

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What people say

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Farer 36MM THREE HAND

The Farer 36MM THREE HAND is praised for its vibrant dials, compact 1960s-inspired design with fluid lines and slim bezel, and a 68-hour power reserve from its La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case features polished finishes and brushed lugs, a screwed-down crown, and 100m water resistance. Some models include Super-LumiNova Arabic numerals and applied markers with syringe hands. One reviewer found the included red strap too thick and stiff, and the minute hashes difficult to read. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique dial colors and textures, along with the accessible price point, as key strengths of the Farer 36MM THREE HAND collection.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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