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Farer Discovery IIvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
F6222
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$310

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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