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Ferro PARAMOUNTvsTrafford Watch Co Crossroads

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What people say

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Ferro PARAMOUNT

The pistachio dial with dual-textured surface and applied indices delivers distinctive visual depth. Winding the watch presents a practical concern that diminishes the otherwise compelling manual-wind experience.

Trafford Watch Co Crossroads

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Crossroads for its unique and unconventional case shape, dial execution, and overall design, often described as classy and evoking a 70s or scholarly vibe. The watch features a 36x38mm case with a 46mm lug-to-lug, which owners report wears like a 40mm round watch and is just under 11mm thick. Specific design elements frequently highlighted include polished lugs, an overlapping bezel, a concave crystal, and contrasting second hands, with some noting subtle case side finishing and a hardened case coating. The Miyota 9039 movement is reported to keep excellent time, with one owner seeing +/- 5 seconds per day accuracy. Some owners note a minor, light-dependent imperfection on the case near the 8 o'clock position. The 5ATM water resistance is considered a limitation for swimming. While brand owner responsiveness is generally praised, some potential buyers experienced difficulty reaching the brand via Instagram.

From video reviewers

The watch features a unique dial that shifts between bright and moody tones depending on lighting. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness, as the syringe hands are filled with BGW9 Swiss Super-LumiNova but don't seem effective in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's seriousness, with one reviewer saying it's not meant for formal occasions, while others don't mention this aspect.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PARAMOUNT46mm
Crossroads38mm
Power Reserve
PARAMOUNT
Crossroads48 hoursh
Water Resistance
PARAMOUNT50m
Crossroads50m
MSRP
PARAMOUNT$950
Crossroads$649

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Moontower Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
48 hoursh
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$649
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