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Farer Discovery OlivevsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
V115
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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