Farer Archive X ShowroomvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Measurements

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Archive X Showroom

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic at true scale

Ludwig automatic

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

50.1mm

Thickness

10.8mm

8.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

43h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$3,670

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Nomos DUW 5001

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50.1mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Nomos DUW 5001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
43 hoursh
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,670
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Reviews

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional dial printing and fine details, such as the subtle crown logo, and its unique blend of traditional Roman numerals with modern design elements. However, the long lugs on some variants are a point of consideration, with some owners finding them to wear larger than expected, potentially impacting comfort on smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its distinctive aesthetic and refined finishing.

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