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Farer Discovery IIvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Anthracite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
L844.4
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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