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Farer Discovery IIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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