Damasko DK26vsFarer 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.

Damasko DK26 at true scale

DK26

Farer Archive X Showroom at true scale

Archive X Showroom

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

n/a

10.8mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

n/a

$650

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
0h
68h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$650
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Reviews

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

Damasko DK26

Owners widely praise the Damasko DK26 for its excellent value and tool watch design, with one owner calling it an amazing watch. The 39mm hardened steel case is noted for wearing thin and comfortably, though one owner found it a bit flat and wide on a smaller wrist. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing 1-2 seconds per day. Some owners experienced issues with the winding system requiring warranty repairs, though one owner reported a reliable caliber after a second repair. Overall, owners rate the Damasko DK26 highly for its tool watch functionality and value proposition.

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.