Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

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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

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition at true scale

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

Diameter

39.5mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

47.2mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

68h

70h

highest

MSRP

$925

lowest

$1,050

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.2mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Purple
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
68h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,050
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Reviews

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the spectacular Kabuki-inspired dials and exquisite finishing of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition, with some finding it surpasses watches at a significantly higher price point. The watch is considered a versatile addition to a wardrobe, suitable for both casual and formal wear, and offers a bracelet superior to entry-level options. However, some reviewers note that the Hardlex crystal presents a potential scratch risk compared to sapphire, and the lume fades quickly. Movement accuracy is a point of contention, with reported variations from +20 seconds per day to losing 5-8 seconds per day, and some find the price steep for the 6R35 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition highly for its striking dial design and finishing, despite some concerns regarding crystal durability and movement accuracy.

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