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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Purple
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6R55
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$995

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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