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Farer Discovery OlivevsSeiko Coutura

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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.

Seiko Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. The solar perpetual calendar and radio-controlled accuracy are noted as appealing features, alongside its attractive aesthetic and quality for the price. However, some find the design too busy, gaudy, or not suitable for daily wear, with mixed opinions on the proprietary bracelet. One owner flagged the solar power reserve as problematic, requiring constant light exposure. Overall, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional solar and radio-controlled movement and durable build, despite some polarizing design elements.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Coutura42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Coutura
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Coutura$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50.2mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$550
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