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Farer Discovery IIvsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Purple
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Valjoux 23
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
48h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$4,900

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux is widely praised for its faithful vintage-inspired design, featuring flat-top pump pushers and drilled lug holes, and is considered an excellent value under €2K. Some reviewers note the faux patina indexes can appear too yellow. The 38mm steel case with extended lugs wears larger than its diameter suggests. The Chronoking Mecaquartz, specifically, is highlighted for its textured dial, sunken subdials, and overall dimensions that make it punch above its $579 weight. On balance, reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition.

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