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Farer Discovery IIvsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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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.

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Purple
Burgundy
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$700
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