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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
V115
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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