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Farer Discovery OlivevsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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