Side by side

Farer Discovery OlivevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$760

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Farer Discovery Olive vs KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.