Farer ARCHIVE X SHOWROOM WATCHESvsOrient Stretto Date

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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

Orient Stretto Date at true scale

Stretto Date

Diameter

39.5mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

45.5mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

40h

MSRP

$650

$360

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$360
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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.

Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic 38.5mm case noted as a particular strength for wearability. It is also recognized as a solid, versatile, and affordable option for everyday wear. Some owners find the design derivative, noting a lack of uniqueness compared to other models. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The vibrant sunburst dials and compact 38.5mm case size are consistently praised. The 50m water resistance is noted as a limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.