Farer Discovery OlivevsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Discovery Olive at true scale

Discovery Olive

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) at true scale

Model 1 (Group Buy)

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

42h

MSRP

$925

lowest

$1,905

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Sellita SW210-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,905
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its wearability and versatility, with many noting its fit and finishing on the case and bracelet outperforms its price point. The watch features crisp indices and hands, an unusual olive dial color, and a bracelet design that owners find comfortable. One owner reports the watch runs at +8 seconds per day, and another notes the optional bracelet does not sit flush with the case. Overall, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its exceptional fit and finishing at its price point.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its beautiful, deep enamel dials and custom typography, which are the primary attraction and offer a unique, handmade aesthetic. The dials are noted for their legibility and how they reflect light. Some owners consider it worth the wait and expense, becoming a daily wearer. Reviewers and owners describe the case finishing as basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish, though some find the cases plain and small. The anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) features a Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement and has 50m water resistance. One reviewer noted the 12.3mm case thickness, while owners report the watch keeps good time. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials and unique design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.