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

At MSRP the Farer Discovery II is the cheaper of the two at $925, against $60,500 for the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate — a $59,575 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate 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 Ultraplate or the Farer Discovery II?

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

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

The Farer Discovery II carries a 68-hour power reserve against 65 hours on the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate uses the 7663 and the Farer Discovery II uses the La Joux-Perret G101.

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate

6653-3642-MMB

MSRP $60,500

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Farer Discovery II

MSRP $925

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Villeret Ultraplate40mm

Discovery II39.5mm

Power Reserve

Villeret Ultraplate65h

Discovery II68h

Water Resistance

Villeret Ultraplate30m

Discovery II50m

MSRP

Villeret Ultraplate$60,500

Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Thickness

10.65mm

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

7663

La Joux-Perret G101

Power Reserve

65h

68h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$60,500

$925

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