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Farer Discovery OlivevsGrand Seiko SLGB006

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600
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 SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
SLGB00637mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
SLGB00672h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
SLGB006100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
SLGB006$43,600

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
Gold
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
$43,600
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