I agree - the cross handles could become a problem. The levers come in Swarovski crystal, metal and porcelain. This decision might have more impact then the two different style. I think I would make the lever (material) or handle decision in conjunction with the style.

pupwhipped- I'm sure the Rohl Country faucet will look fantastic with your Rohl farmhouse sink! Something nice about having both from the same "solid" brand. With the farmhouse style, your body & hands will naturally be closer to the faucet water stream because you won't have the 3 1/2" or 4" of countertop between you and the front edge of your sink. You will only have the thickness of the sink's wall. When you are all hooked up and running, let me know how you like it!

My friend has the R77V3 for about 3 years and likes it. She did have one issue when first installed and Rohl replaced the entire thing no questions asked (i.e. instead of dithering with parts and waiting for replies and that sort of thing). Since then the faucet has been problem-free. She likes that the faucet can look both traditional and yet not old-fashioned at the same time - that's hard to find! She said she made one mistake though due to her sink is small. The Rohl Country pull-out offers two faucet reaches, a 9" (R77V3) and a 7-1/8" (R77V3S), and she bought the longer one. She wished she'd bought the shorter one which would fit better in her small sink. She has thought about switching it out, but doesn't want to be bothered at this point. Just something to think about if you have a small sink.

Is there a showroom with one set up? Maybe you could take a plate or pot and play? Unfortunately, not one near me. I think, since your sink will be 10" deep, the faucet would be high enough. The link to the 'more info.', gave a deminsion, but it sounded more like the size of the box it comes in, rather than the faucet reach/size. And, you will have the side spray, so that can come in handy for filling pots and reaching the sink corners for cleaning. I had a separate spray in my condo and yes, they work fine. The spout height is listed as 9 1/4" high. The spout reach is listed as 8 55/65" Its a pretty faucet and I like it better than the second one you pictured. If there is not one on display, somewhere, get some aluminum foil and make a mock up to see how it feels to you. It may not be as lovely, but... Great idea. I'm going to do that. I don't have either one, but I do think the second one looks like the water would spout forth in a better way. That's what I'm thinking. Very pretty but just not functional (IMO). You're chopping up a chicken. How on earth do you turn on the water enough so that you can wash your hands to answer the phone, without spreading salmonella everywhere? I have a prep sink which will have this faucet so can push the lever down. I also always keep hand sanitizer at each sink and use it before turning on the sink faucet to wash my hands. Yes I know, I'm a bit strange. I love having a lever to move with my forearm. (Not what you asked, I'll go away now). (And the first one is beautiful!) I was going to get the old fashioned cross handles, but now that you mention it, I think I'll have to rethink getting levers whether I choose the top one or the bottom one. Actually, I do have one more comment. We have the Kohler Sin on our prep (deepish SS) sink, and it splashes. Fortunately, there is a pull down sprayer, which minimizes this. Being able to use your faucet prior to buying it, is great advice. I'm going to check around to see if anyone has one that can be tried, but I haven't found one. My sister has the single handle Rohl.