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Farer Discovery OlivevsOrient Helios

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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.

Orient Helios

The Orient Helios is widely praised for its vibrant dial, open-heart design, and excellent value for money, with owners noting its great finish and quality that exceeds its price point. The watch is described as attractive and stylish, with a thin profile that wears comfortably, though some owners wish it were smaller. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it consistently runs 5-6 seconds fast per day, while another sees it at 1-2 seconds fast. Opinions are split on the inclusion of a date window, with some finding it desirable for practicality and aesthetic balance, while others prefer its absence. The stock bracelet receives mixed reviews, with one owner finding it awkward and upgrading to a strap, while another considers it nice with a smooth finish and solid links. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its mesmerizing open-heart dial and impressive quality at an attainable price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Helios40.5mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Helios40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Helios30m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$335
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