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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.3mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Purple
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
8L35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
50h
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 Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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