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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
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 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.4mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

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

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6R55
Power Reserve
68h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,300
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