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Farer Discovery IIvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Steel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

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