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Farer Discovery IIvsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9R65
Type
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
68h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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