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Farer Discovery OlivevsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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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 Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50.1mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
43 hoursh
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$3,670
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