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Farer Discovery IIvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Aurora Moonphase
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Meteorite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW288-1
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$949
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