Farer Discovery OlivevsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

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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.

Discovery Olive

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
10.8mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
68h
80h
highest
MSRP
$925
lowest
$1,245
Movement
La Joux-Perret G101
Hamilton H-10
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic for its clean look, comfort, and stylish design, with one owner noting accuracy averaging just over 2 seconds per day. The 38mm case size is generally considered wearable, though one owner found the 34mm variant too small. A common point of contention among enthusiasts is a dislike for open-heart designs, which some find cluttered. One owner reported an internal movement failure causing the time to jump back, which was resolved through service. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic highly for its comfort and attractive design at its price point.
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