Oris ProPilot Desert EditionvsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Oris ProPilot Desert Edition at true scale

ProPilot Desert Edition

Farer PILOT SERIES II at true scale

PILOT SERIES II

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43mm

Thickness

n/a

10.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

41h

56h

highest

MSRP

$3,500

$1,350

lowest

Movement

Oris 733

Sellita SW300-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Brown
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Oris 733
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$1,350
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Reviews

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

Oris ProPilot Desert Edition

Owners report the Oris ProPilot Desert Edition's beige dial with orange and white accents is engaging, and the case finishing is not the absolute highest standard for its price segment. One owner questions strap size for wrists measuring 8.25 inches. The watch features a carbon and steel case with PVD coating and uses the Oris Calibre 733 movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers and owners find the Oris ProPilot Desert Edition to be a more distinct and fun sports watch, with its engaging dials and original clasp being key strengths.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.