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Farer Discovery OlivevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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