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Farer Discovery IIvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
L888.5
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
68h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$2,350

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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 faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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