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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6L35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
45h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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