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Farer Discovery IIvsTudor Pelagos FXD Chrono

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Pelagos FXD Chrono
TudorPelagos FXD Chrono
MSRP $6,375
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.

Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono

The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono is widely praised for its lightweight construction, with owners highlighting its carbon composite case and titanium case back contributing to exceptional comfort and wearability, even on smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent legibility, robust build quality, and impressive bezel action, with a smooth winding feel noted by one owner. The COSC-certified MT5813 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve. However, some find the tachymeter scale difficult to read, and the 45-minute counter impractical for cycling. One owner reported poor timekeeping with a deviation of -3 to -3.5 seconds per day, while another saw accuracy within a couple of seconds per day, and a separate owner noted three services in under two years. The included straps are frequently criticized as less appealing or having short length, and some question the watch's overall utility for cyclists compared to dedicated head units.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Pelagos FXD Chrono43mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Pelagos FXD Chrono70h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Pelagos FXD Chrono100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Pelagos FXD Chrono$6,375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
43mm black carbon composite case with matt finish · Lugs: 22mm lug width · Case thickness: 13.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
MT5813
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
70h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$6,375
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