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Farer LISSOMvsArchimede Watches Klassik 42

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What people say

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Farer LISSOM

Farer Lissom owners and reviewers widely praise its slim 7.95mm case and elegant 38mm dimensions, noting its well-balanced proportions and comfortable wearability. The vibrant and colorful dial designs, intricate details like grained textures and sunken sub-dials, and lume-filled dauphine hands are frequently highlighted as strengths. The manual-wind La Joux-Perret D100 movement is mentioned, with a claimed accuracy of +/- 15 seconds and a 50-hour power reserve, though one owner reported a movement failure after overwinding, which was resolved with excellent customer service. Some owners find the blue numerals and hands appear nearly black unless catching the light, and opinions are split on the 38mm size, with some finding it ideal and others a bit small for their wrist. The 42.8mm lug-to-lug measurement is noted as potentially appearing odd on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Lissom highly for its striking design and slim, wearable case at its price point.

Archimede Watches Klassik 42

Archimede Watches Klassik 42 is praised for its simple, elegant look, with blue hands complementing the dial, making it suitable for casual or less formal dress occasions. Owners report satisfaction with the purchase, noting the watch's versatility for business casual and weekend wear. The Archimede Watches Klassik 42 is available for USD 390. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Klassik 42 highly for its elegant design and value.

From video reviewers

The hardened steel case and bracelet offer significant durability. The bracelet is a potential area for improvement. Reviewers disagreed on the specific model being reviewed, with one noting ambiguity between "Klassik 42" and "Outdoor 41mm."

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LISSOM38mm
Klassik 4242mm
Power Reserve
LISSOM50h
Klassik 42
Water Resistance
LISSOM50m
Klassik 4250m
MSRP
LISSOM$1,150
Klassik 42$975

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
7.95mm
9.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
ETA 2824-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
50h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$975
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