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Farer Discovery IIvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12mm
9.95mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9SA4
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$11,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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