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Farer Discovery IIvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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