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Farer Discovery IIvsRolex Lady-Datejust

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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 Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and the 28mm case size, which is considered ideal for smaller wrists. The star dial is frequently highlighted as a stunning and balanced feature, striking a perfect chord between understated and eye-catching. Some owners find the all-gold versions too flashy for daily wear, while others appreciate them for special occasions, noting a significant price difference between full gold and mixed-metal configurations. Wait times for the Lady-Datejust can vary significantly, with some experiencing months of anticipation while others acquire theirs quickly. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its refined aesthetics and wearability, with the star dial being a particular point of admiration.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Lady-Datejust28mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Lady-Datejust55h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Lady-Datejust100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Lady-Datejust$7,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
28mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$7,600
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