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Farer Discovery OlivevsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Steel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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