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Farer Discovery OlivevsHalios Universa II

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Green
Gold

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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