Farer Discovery IIvsSternglas Sedius

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Discovery II at true scale

Discovery II

Sternglas Sedius at true scale

Sedius

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

10.8mm

8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

n/a

MSRP

$925

$301

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Seiko VH31

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
n/a
Jewels
24
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$301
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Discovery II

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery II for its bold plum dial and excellent case and bracelet design, noting its thin 39.5mm wearability makes it a dream to wear and suits all wrist sizes. The watch features a sunburst dial with varied color interpretations and a 68-hour power reserve from its La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement, and comes with both an OEM blue leather strap and a Farer bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, offering excellent value with a pleasing wearability due to its case shape and slender lugs. Owners and reviewers highlight the smooth-sweeping seconds hand from the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement and the double-domed sapphire crystal. Legibility is crisp on the blue-on-white dial, though some find the black dial variant less so. The Sternglas Sedius is considered an affordable, classy, and trendy option for those seeking a sector dial watch with a good price-performance ratio, though it lacks a date complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.