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Farer Discovery OlivevsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9S64
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$38,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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