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Farer GMT BEZELvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
44.9mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$1,775
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