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Farer Discovery IIvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 6T33
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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