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Farer Discovery OlivevsBoldr Expedition Enigmath

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What people say

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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.

Boldr Expedition Enigmath

Boldr is widely praised for its attractive fumé dials, blend of sandblasted and polished case finishes, and excellent legibility. Owners report good build quality and value, with some calling it an excellent GADA or hiking watch, and the Miyota 9039 movement is noted for its smooth seconds hand sweep. However, the practical usefulness of the slide rule bezel is questioned, and some find the designs "microbrand-y" or potentially overpriced, with one owner reporting a negative warranty experience. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr highly for its attractive dials and solid build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's slide rule function is a convenient feature, allowing for calculations on the go. One potential drawback is the use of the Japanese Miyota 9039 movement, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on whether the quick 'on the fly' adjust bracelet is a more significant advantage than the watch's sapphire crystal for durability and scratch resistance.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Expedition Enigmath41mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Expedition Enigmath42h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Expedition Enigmath200m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Expedition Enigmath$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Enigmath Coconino
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$599
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