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Farer Discovery OlivevsSternglas Hamburg

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Hamburg's Bauhaus dial design is praised for its effective minimalism. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but lacks hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Reviewers disagree on whether the 42mm case diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug wear well on the wrist.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Hamburg42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Hamburg
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Hamburg50m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Hamburg$323

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
6mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$323
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