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Farer LISSOMvsSternglas Hamburg

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LISSOM38mm
Hamburg42mm
Power Reserve
LISSOM50h
Hamburg
Water Resistance
LISSOM50m
Hamburg50m
MSRP
LISSOM$1,150
Hamburg$323

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
7.95mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.8mm
45mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
Ronda 715
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
Jewels
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$323
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