Farer Discovery IIvsTissot Classic Dream

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Discovery II at true scale

Discovery II

Tissot Classic Dream at true scale

Classic Dream

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

10.8mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

80h

highest

MSRP

$925

$550

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$550
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Discovery II

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery II for its bold plum dial and excellent case and bracelet design, noting its thin 39.5mm wearability makes it a dream to wear and suits all wrist sizes. The watch features a sunburst dial with varied color interpretations and a 68-hour power reserve from its La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement, and comes with both an OEM blue leather strap and a Farer bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.