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Farer Discovery OlivevsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
37.4mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Green
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
4R36
Power Reserve
68h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$415
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