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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $625

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Prospex Sea43.8mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

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

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
4R35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$625

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and comfortable wearability, with many models featuring impressive lume and attractive dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the modern upgrades on classic designs, such as drilled lugs and reliable movements with hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Some models are noted for their refined case finishing and scratch resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting approximately 4 seconds fast per day, while others find the movements offer good performance for the price. Concerns raised by owners and reviewers include clasps that can feel generic or cheap, and lug widths that some find disproportionate to the case size on certain models. The thickness and weight of some Prospex Sea watches are also noted as substantial. The GMT function on specific models is considered secondary and difficult to read for true travel purposes.

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