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Farer Discovery OlivevsanOrdain Model 1

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Model 150m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$3,804

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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.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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