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Farer Discovery IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
DUW 6101
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
50 hoursh
Jewels
24
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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