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Farer Discovery OlivevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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