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Farer Discovery IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Zürich50m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39.8mm
Thickness
12mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.4mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
DUW 5001
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
43 hoursh
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$4,930

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

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