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Farer Discovery IIvsRoebuck Watch Company Ranger

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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.

Roebuck Watch Company Ranger

Owners widely praise the Roebuck Watch Company Ranger for its clean, architectural dial design and classic field watch traits like lume, legibility, and durability. The dual-crown system with an inner rotating bezel is frequently highlighted as a unique and useful feature for timing. However, the stock strap is consistently criticized, with many owners recommending a replacement. One owner noted a promotional photo showed a misaligned chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Roebuck Watch Company Ranger highly for its distinctive dual-crown design and durable build at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Ranger42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Ranger42h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Ranger100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Ranger$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$475
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