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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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

Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
4R34
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
41h

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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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