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Farer Discovery IIvsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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