Farer LissomvsTowson Watch Co Classic

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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.

Lissom

Classic
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.8mm
n/a
Thickness
8.0mm
lowest
10.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
50h
n/a
MSRP
$1,150
lowest
$8,200
Movement
La Joux-Perret D100
ETA/Unitas 6498
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Towson Watch Co CLASSIC for its sterling silver guilloché dial, hand-applied by Jochen Benzinger, and its skeletonized, gold and platinum plated ETA/Unitas 6498 movement. The build quality is considered excellent for the price, with owners receiving compliments on the watch. Some owners describe the 42mm case as appealingly large and thick, though one source notes a second edition measures 40x44mm with a 13.5mm height. Pricing is considered competitive against brands of similar quality, with one owner calling it a "quietly awesome watch" and not regretting the $850 purchase. Overall, owners rate the Towson Watch Co CLASSIC highly for its unique dial craftsmanship and value as an accessible American mechanical watch.
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