Which is cheaper, the Farer Discovery II or the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

At MSRP the Orient Star Layered Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $615, against $925 for the Farer Discovery II — a $310 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Discovery II or the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Farer Discovery II — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer Discovery II or the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Farer Discovery II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Discovery II or the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

The Farer Discovery II carries a 68-hour power reserve against 50 hours on the Orient Star Layered Skeleton.

What movement does the Farer Discovery II run compared to the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farer Discovery II uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Orient Star Layered Skeleton uses the F6F44.

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Farer Discovery IIvsOrient Star Layered Skeleton

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Farer Discovery II

MSRP $925

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Orient Star Layered Skeleton

RE-AV0B01S

MSRP $615

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Discovery II39.5mm

Layered Skeleton41mm

Power Reserve

Discovery II68h

Layered Skeleton50h

Water Resistance

Discovery II50m

Layered Skeleton100m

MSRP

Discovery II$925

Layered Skeleton$615

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

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Yes

Dial Color

Purple

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

F6F44

Power Reserve

68h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$925

$615

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