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Farer Discovery IIvsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
H-31
Power Reserve
68h
60h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,845
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