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Farer Discovery OlivevsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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