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Farer Discovery OlivevsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
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: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

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
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
40mm

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$750
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