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Farer Discovery IIvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
26mm
Thickness
12mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Purple
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
L592.5
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
45h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,800

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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