Farer Discovery IIvsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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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

anOrdain Model 3 Method at true scale

Model 3 Method

Diameter

39.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

10.8mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

56h

MSRP

$925

lowest

$4,693

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Sellita SW300-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Model 3 Method

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
68h
56h
Jewels
24
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$4,693
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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.

anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 3 Method's unique, deep, and colorful dial, with one reviewer noting its carved-wood pattern achieved through a complex enameling process. The 39mm case is also considered an improvement over older models, though some prefer the dial typography and hour marker font of earlier versions. While no longer seen as a value proposition by some due to price increases, the overall craftsmanship is deemed worth the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its distinctive dial artistry and refined case design.