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Farer Discovery OlivevsBaltic MR Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

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