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Farer Discovery OlivevsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
ETA 2892
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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