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Farer Discovery IIvsNodus Duality II

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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.

Nodus Duality II

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II for its refined dial construction, improved proportions, and wearability with a thinner 11.5mm case. The dual-crown functionality for movement and internal rotating bezel is a key feature, alongside 300 meters of water resistance and a durable three-link bracelet with the NodeX extension. The Miyota Cal. 9015 movement is noted, with some owners preferring Nodus finishing over alternatives. One owner finds the Nodus Duality II overpriced at $868, citing a loud rotor and lower-quality bracelet, while others argue US assembly, the movement, and the internal bezel justify the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Duality II highly for its refined design and wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dual-crown compressor design are praised. The lume brightness is considered average. Reviewers disagreed on the movement accuracy, with some noting it was regulated to +/- 8 seconds per day and others not specifying.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Duality II40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Duality II41h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Duality II300m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Duality II$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
68h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$875
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