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Farer Discovery OlivevsHenry Archer Akva

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Akva40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Akva40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Akva200m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$4,299

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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.

Henry Archer Akva

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Akva for its excellent build and finish quality, compact 40mm dimensions, and versatile no-date dial, with many finding its timekeeping perfect. The watch's blue wave dial and slender design are frequently highlighted as particularly attractive features, and the bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment receives positive remarks. Some owners note the Miyota movement and find the Akva's aesthetic comparable to significantly more expensive timepieces. However, reviewers consistently flag the bezel action as slippery with strong ratcheting, and one owner disliked the available bracelet option. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Akva highly for its impressive build quality and attractive wave dial at its price point.

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