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Citizen Zenshin MechanicalvsFarer Discovery Olive

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Mechanical
Discovery Olive68h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Mechanical100m
Discovery Olive50m
MSRP
Zenshin Mechanical$488
Discovery Olive$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
0mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8213
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
0h
68h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$925
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