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Farer Discovery OlivevsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
H-10e
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,225

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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.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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