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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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What people say

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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 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44.9mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,775
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