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Farer Discovery IIvsRZE Fortitude GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Purple
Red
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$719

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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