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Farer Discovery IIvsLongines Record 30mm

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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 Record 30mm

Owners widely praise the Longines Record 30mm for its COSC-certified automatic movement, elegant design featuring a white dial with Roman numerals and striking blue hands, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its excellent value for money. Some reviewers and owners note that the 30mm case, while fitting smaller wrists well, can wear a bit large for its size, and one reviewer found its thickness slightly incongruous with its width. The movement's rotor has been described as noisy by one owner, and another reported accuracy issues with a diamond-embellished model, losing a minute per week. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines Record 30mm a highly regarded, elegant, and reliable automatic chronometer that offers significant value, particularly for its COSC certification and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Record 30mm30mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Record 30mm
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Record 30mm
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Record 30mm$2,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
30mm
Thickness
10.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
White matt
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$2,250
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