Blancpain Villeret UltraplatevsFarer Archive X Showroom

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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.

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate at true scale

Villeret Ultraplate

Farer Archive X Showroom at true scale

Archive X Showroom

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

65h

68h

highest

MSRP

$32,300

$650

lowest

Movement

7663

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.65mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Red gold
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Red gold
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
7663
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
65h
68h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$32,300
$650
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Reviews

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

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate

Owners widely praise the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate's value on the pre-owned market and its slim 40mm dress watch design. Some prefer its applied Roman numerals and dial depth, while others find its hands too minimal and the overall aesthetic dated. One owner notes the dial's reflection and a smooth, rose gold counterweight. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Villeret Ultraplate for its pure dress watch aesthetic and value, though some find its design too simple.

Farer Archive X Showroom

Owners widely praise Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES for its coherent, colorful, and funky designs, with many highlighting the vibrant dial colors, 3D dial texture, and quality leather straps. The 39.5mm case size and short lug-to-lug length contribute to good wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement is considered an advantage over some competitors. Some owners find the rotor noisy and the winding action loose, and one reported a watch magnetized and running fast before demagnetization, which resolved to -2 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES highly for its thoughtful designs and value at its price point.