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Farer Discovery IIvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Pearl DG5833A
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
43h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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