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Farer Discovery OlivevsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
68h
84h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$84,000
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