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Farer Discovery IIvsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
33mm
Thickness
12mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9F51
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925

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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 SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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