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Farer Discovery IIvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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