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Farer Discovery IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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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 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Purple
Grey
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
$3,040
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