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Farer Discovery IIvsPhoibos Apollo

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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