Damasko DK26vsFarer Archive X Showroom
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Measurements
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DK26

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
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