Farer Discovery OlivevsTissot Heritage 1938

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Discovery Olive at true scale

Discovery Olive

Tissot Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

39.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

38h

MSRP

$925

$925

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
11.5'
Power Reserve
68h
38h
Jewels
24
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Reviews

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 wearability and versatility, with many noting its fit and finishing on the case and bracelet outperforms its price point. The watch features crisp indices and hands, an unusual olive dial color, and a bracelet design that owners find comfortable. One owner reports the watch runs at +8 seconds per day, and another notes the optional bracelet does not sit flush with the case. Overall, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its exceptional fit and finishing at its price point.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.