Farer Discovery IIvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Discovery II at true scale

Discovery II

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

68h

80h

highest

MSRP

$925

lowest

$1,245

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Hamilton H-10

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,245
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Reviews

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

Farer Discovery II

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery II for its bold plum dial and excellent case and bracelet design, noting its thin 39.5mm wearability makes it a dream to wear and suits all wrist sizes. The watch features a sunburst dial with varied color interpretations and a 68-hour power reserve from its La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement, and comes with both an OEM blue leather strap and a Farer bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic for its clean look, comfort, and stylish design, with one owner noting accuracy averaging just over 2 seconds per day. The 38mm case size is generally considered wearable, though one owner found the 34mm variant too small. A common point of contention among enthusiasts is a dislike for open-heart designs, which some find cluttered. One owner reported an internal movement failure causing the time to jump back, which was resolved through service. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic highly for its comfort and attractive design at its price point.

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