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Farer Discovery OlivevsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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

The bottom line

The 37mm SLGB001 wears 2.5mm narrower than the 39.5mm Discovery Olive — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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 SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

Where to get them

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Farer Discovery Olive
Farer Discovery Olive
MSRP $925
Grand Seiko SLGB001
Grand Seiko SLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.3mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9RB2
Type
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
68h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$39,000

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