Farer Archive X ShowroomvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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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 at true scale

Archive X Showroom

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) at true scale

Model 1 (Group Buy)

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

42h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$1,905

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Sellita SW210-1

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
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,905
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Reviews

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

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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its beautiful, deep enamel dials and custom typography, which are the primary attraction and offer a unique, handmade aesthetic. The dials are noted for their legibility and how they reflect light. Some owners consider it worth the wait and expense, becoming a daily wearer. Reviewers and owners describe the case finishing as basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish, though some find the cases plain and small. The anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) features a Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement and has 50m water resistance. One reviewer noted the 12.3mm case thickness, while owners report the watch keeps good time. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials and unique design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.