Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHESvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

10.8mm

8.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

42h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$1,145

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

ETA 2892-A2

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Beige

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
ETA 2892-A2
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,145
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Reviews

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

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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto is widely praised for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable, vintage-inspired design that fits well under shirt cuffs. Owners appreciate its clean, simple aesthetic, often noting the beauty of its applied indices and dauphine hands, and the slim profile afforded by its movement. Some users find the absence of a second hand liberating for quick setting and avoiding accuracy checks. However, opinions are mixed on its thinness, with some finding it too thin for their preference. The ETA 2892-A2 movement's rotor noise is noted by several owners as audible due to the thin case, and the winding feel is described by one owner as unrefined. The small crown is also flagged as difficult to manipulate, and the OEM strap is disliked by one owner. One source mentions the polished case may show light swirlies.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and affordable price point are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the absence of a second hand.