Which is cheaper, the Farer Discovery II or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Farer Discovery II is the cheaper of the two at $925, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a $1,070 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Discovery II or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Farer Discovery II wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer Discovery II or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Farer Discovery II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Discovery II or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Farer Discovery II carries a 68-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

What movement does the Farer Discovery II run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Farer Discovery II runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G101), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Farer Discovery II

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MSRP $925

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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Discovery II39.5mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Discovery II68h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Discovery II50m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Discovery II$925

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Thickness

10.8mm

10.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

46.5mm

Material

316L marine-grade stainless steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

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Water Resistance

50m

100m

Caseback

Solid

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Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Purple

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

68h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$925

$1,995

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