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Farer Discovery OlivevsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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