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Farer Discovery IIvsRolex Datejust

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Datejust
RolexDatejust
MSRP $9,350
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.

Rolex Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its versatility, robust elegance, and timeless design, with many appreciating its ability to transition seamlessly from casual to formal settings. Reviewers highlight its historical significance as a pioneer of the automatically changing date window and its innovative Oyster waterproof case. Some owners find the Jubilee bracelet exceptionally comfortable, and the aesthetic variety of configurations, particularly two-tone variants with champagne or black dials, is frequently admired. The 36mm size is often favored for its classic proportions and comfortable wearability. Some owners note that the polished surfaces and smooth bezel can be scratch magnets, and servicing is described as costly. While highly desirable, certain configurations like the fluted bezel with mint or blue dials on a Jubilee bracelet are difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, with wait times reported up to six months.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Datejust31mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Datejust55h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Datejust100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Datejust$9,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
31mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
White Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Light Green
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
2236
Power Reserve
68h
55h
Jewels
24
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$9,350
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