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Farer Discovery OlivevsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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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 Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
29.8mm
Thickness
10.8mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L marine-grade 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 6N22
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$240
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