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Farer Discovery OlivevsZelos Vitesse

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Gulf

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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