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Dan Henry 1970vsFarer Discovery II

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

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
1970$310
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Purple

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$925

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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.

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