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Farer Discovery IIvsTissot Chrono L

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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Chrono L
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$475
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