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Farer Discovery OlivevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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