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Farer Discovery IIvsFortis Marinemaster M-44

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Marinemaster M-4444mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Marinemaster M-4438h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Marinemaster M-44300m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Marinemaster M-44$5,120

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
38h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$5,120

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What people say

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Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is praised for its excellent build quality and wearability, featuring a highly legible dial and a COSC-certified Kenissi-based movement that ran at 0 seconds per day. Owners appreciate its 70-hour power reserve and the inclusion of multiple straps and a deployant buckle, noting its gorgeous appearance and great wrist presence. A minor point raised is the 21mm lug width, with a wish for it to be 22mm. The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is priced at $4,150. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 highly for its robust specifications and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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