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Farer Discovery IIvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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

Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,400
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing dial and value, offering numerous complications at its price point. However, its 3 bar water resistance limits wearability, and some find the dial busy with the chronograph hour pointer obscuring the moonphase. One owner noted it is a "thick boi" and the blue is less vibrant than pictured, while another mentioned scuffs on the case and discrepancies with the rotor weight and column wheel compared to the website. The consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE is a gorgeous, high-horology offering for its price, despite some functional limitations and aesthetic critiques.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE66h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
L687.5
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
68h
66h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$4,400
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