Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHESvsanOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

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Measurements

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Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES at true scale

ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHES

anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain at true scale

Model 2 Porcelain

Diameter

39.5mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

68h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$2,356

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 2 Porcelain

Movement

1 specs
Jewels
24
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,356
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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.

anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

Owners and reviewers praise the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain for its artistic haute horological experience, highlighting the sublime design and exceptional craftsmanship, particularly the hand-finished, carved, and curved lugs. The handmade vitreous enamel dial is consistently described as stunning and liquid-like, with subtle details and a harmonious design contributing to its elegant wearability. Some owners note visible dimples from the traditional porcelain production process in certain lighting, and glare from the crystal can obscure the dial's depth. The 36mm case size is considered a perfect fit, feeling like a 38mm to some, though other sources state a 39.5mm case. The watch is powered by the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, offering a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain highly for its exquisite enamel dial and detailed case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain's handmade enamel dial is a notable strength, praised by multiple reviewers for its unique, subtle color shift. A potential drawback is the relatively modest water resistance of 50 meters, which may be a trade-off for the watch's focus on aesthetics. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug fit, with some finding it comfortable and others noting it's somewhat large.

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