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Farer Discovery IIvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
SS - Frost

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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