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Farer Discovery IIvsLongines LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
LonginesLONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
MSRP $5,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION43mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION40h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION$5,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
L893.6
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$5,650

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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 PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

The Longines Pilot Majetek Pioneer Edition is widely praised for its grade 5 titanium construction, robust L893.6 automatic movement with 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification, and appealing vintage aesthetic with robust lume. Owners appreciate its unique, minimalistic, and timeless design, with some finding it more wearable than other large-format watches. The 43mm titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight, though some reviewers and owners find the large, flat case overhangs smaller wrists or does not hug the wrist well, despite one reviewer finding it wears comfortably due to its cushion shape and flat caseback. The stiff fabric strap is criticized by some owners for giving the watch a "toy look" and requiring a break-in period. The price is considered steep by some, while others find it justified by the chronometer certification, build quality, and horological history.

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