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Farer Discovery IIvsTissot Heritage 1973

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Valjoux
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
60h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$2,575

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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