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Farer Discovery OlivevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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