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Farer Discovery IIvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,905

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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