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Farer Discovery IIvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9F62
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$2,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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