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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
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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 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.6mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
6R54
Power Reserve
68h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,700
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