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Farer Discovery OlivevsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
H-30
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,245
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