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Farer Discovery OlivevsNOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue is praised for its haute horology aesthetics, gorgeous movement, and striking handset, with one owner finding its 13,800 € price well worth it for the full gold case, large power reserve display, and hand-engraved movement. However, reviewers note its high-gloss enamel dial can be reflective, and some owners find its 42mm size wears large due to the thin bezel and dial proportion, while its price is considered steep by some. Opinions are split on the large power reserve display, with some finding it "weird" and others appreciating its "steampunk vibes." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue for its impressive movement and unique aesthetic, though its size and price are points of consideration.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Lambda deep blue42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Lambda deep blue30m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Lambda deep blue$26,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
White Gold
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Nomos DUW 1001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
84 hoursh
Jewels
24
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$26,600
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