Farer LISSOMvsRolex 1908

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer LISSOM at true scale

LISSOM

Rolex 1908 at true scale

1908

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.8mm

n/a

Thickness

8.0mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

50h

67h

highest

MSRP

$1,150

lowest

$28,850

Movement

La Joux-Perret D100

7140

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
7.95mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
42.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
n/a
18 kt yellow gold

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Red
Black
Indices
n/a
Index

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
7140
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50h
67h
Jewels
18
38
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$28,850
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Reviews

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

Farer LISSOM

Owners widely praise the Farer LISSOM for its beautiful and bold designs, with multiple sources highlighting its slim 7.95mm case and elegant 38mm dimensions. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the vibrant dial colors, intricate detailing like the subsidiary seconds display, and the horizontally brushed case side. The manual-wind La Joux-Perret D100 movement is noted, with one owner reporting a breakage after overwinding but receiving excellent customer service. Some owners find the 38mm size a bit small for their wrist, and the numeral orientation on the dial is a minor point of discussion, with one owner observing blue numerals appearing nearly black in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer LISSOM highly for its attractive, slim design and value proposition.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim, elegant 39mm case and attractive matte black dial, with reviewers highlighting it as Rolex's best dress watch in years. Some owners appreciate the display caseback and the feel of the deployment buckle. Owners are split on the value proposition, with many considering the Rolex 1908 overpriced at its $23,000 price point, with some noting similarities to the discontinued Cellini and questioning Rolex's identity as a dress watch brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex 1908 highly for its refined dress watch aesthetics and slim profile, despite widespread concerns about its price.