Farer Archive X ShowroomvsSeiko Selection SARV001

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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

Seiko Selection SARV001 at true scale

Selection SARV001

Diameter

39.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

51.5mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

68h

highest

41h

MSRP

$650

$181

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Seiko 4R36

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
68h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$181
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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.

Seiko Selection SARV001

Owners widely praise the Seiko Selection SARV001 for its exceptional value, with many considering it a bargain and a strong alternative to more expensive watches. Its comfortable fit and versatile style make it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The 4R36 movement is noted as an improvement over lower-tier Seiko movements, and one owner reports an accuracy of +4 seconds per day. Some owners find the OEM bracelet disappointing, but the watch is considered a "strap monster" with good potential for customization. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Selection SARV001 highly for its killer style and value for money.