Which is cheaper, the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate or the Farer Discovery II?

At MSRP the Farer Discovery II is the cheaper of the two at $925, against $28,900 for the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate — a $27,975 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate or the Farer Discovery II?

The Blancpain Villeret Extraplate wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Farer Discovery II — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate or the Farer Discovery II?

The Farer Discovery II is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate or the Farer Discovery II?

The Blancpain Villeret Extraplate carries a 100-hour power reserve against 68 hours on the Farer Discovery II.

What movement does the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate run compared to the Farer Discovery II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Blancpain Villeret Extraplate uses the 1151 and the Farer Discovery II uses the La Joux-Perret G101.

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Blancpain Villeret ExtraplatevsFarer Discovery II

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Blancpain Villeret Extraplate

6651-3653-55B

MSRP $28,900

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Farer Discovery II

MSRP $925

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Villeret Extraplate40mm

Discovery II39.5mm

Power Reserve

Villeret Extraplate100h

Discovery II68h

Water Resistance

Villeret Extraplate30m

Discovery II50m

MSRP

Villeret Extraplate$28,900

Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Thickness

8.7mm

10.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Red gold

316L marine-grade stainless steel

Finish

Red gold

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Purple

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

1151

La Joux-Perret G101

Power Reserve

100h

68h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$28,900

$925

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