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Farer Discovery IIvsGrand Seiko SLGW005

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.8mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
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
$9,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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