Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHESvsanOrdain Fabrik

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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 ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES at true scale

ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES

anOrdain Fabrik at true scale

Fabrik

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

68h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$1,810

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Fabrik

Movement

1 specs
Jewels
24
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,810
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Reviews

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Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES

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.

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Fabrik's hand-made vitreous enamel dials, noting their depth, character, and excellent typography. The 38mm case is generally considered comfortable and well-balanced, though some find it slightly small. The La Joux-Perret G101 movement is standard for the price point, contributing to an appealing value. A significant drawback for some is the over two-year waitlist for the popular enamel models, and a criticism exists regarding the stubby, counterpoise-less seconds hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Fabrik highly for its exceptional enamel dials at an accessible price.

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