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Farer Discovery IIvsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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

Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SBGP00740mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SBGP00740h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SBGP007100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9F85
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$3,900

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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 SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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