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Farer Discovery IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and slender 35mm case that wears even slimmer. While some find its gold hands offer mild contrast against the dial for readability, others note that the dial with gold indexes and blued hands offers better legibility in dim light. The polarizing style and smaller size may limit its versatility as an everyday watch for some. Some owners consider the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose worth its price tag due to its in-house automatic movement and thin case, while others suggest purchasing it at a discount. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its elegant, slim design and Bauhaus aesthetic, though legibility and size are points of discussion.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Orion 33 rose32.8mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Orion 33 rose53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Orion 33 rose50m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Orion 33 rose$2,390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
32.8mm
Thickness
10.8mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Purple
Silver
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
53 hoursh
Jewels
24
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$2,390
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