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Farer Discovery IIvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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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 SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SBGX353
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
34mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Grand Seiko 9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$4,100
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