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Farer Discovery OlivevsSpinnaker Spence 300

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Aquamarine

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
SII NH35A
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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