Side by side

Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsFarer Discovery II

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

Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $4,995
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One38.6mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One50m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$4,995
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
39.5mm
Thickness
3.88mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8826
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Solar
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$925

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Citizen Eco-Drive One vs Farer Discovery II gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming a case thickness of 2.98mm, making it the world's thinnest light-powered watch. Owners and reviewers alike praise its "wow factor," describing it as "svelte" and "beautiful" with a titanium case and bracelet that feels exceptionally light on the wrist. The Eco-Drive quartz movement offers a power reserve of up to 100 days, and its miniaturization is considered impressive. However, the price is noted as a significant barrier for some, and one owner finds its aesthetic too plain or dated. Servicing is restricted to authorized centers due to proprietary construction. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Eco-Drive One highly for its extreme thinness and lightweight titanium construction.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.