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Farer Discovery IIvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 42

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Nereide Aureo 42
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 42
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Nereide Aureo 4242mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Nereide Aureo 4240h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Nereide Aureo 42200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Nereide Aureo 42$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,495

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 for its striking 24K gold-plated dial, often described as a captivating blend of luxury and sportiness, and its smooth winding action from the Swiss SW200 movement. Reviewers highlight the impressive spectacle offered by the gold dial and tungsten bezel for its price point, with one owner noting its comfortable wearability and another appreciating its tool watch identity despite the bling. However, some owners report issues with bezel alignment, and reviewers point out that the polished tungsten bezel attracts fingerprints, while the white date wheel is a mismatched detail. The clasp on the Sansovino bracelet lacks on-the-fly adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 highly for its unique 24K gold dial and exceptional value at its price.

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