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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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What people say

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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III for its distinct design, unconventional color schemes, and solid finishing. Specific highlights include a fun, functional full-lume dial with a subtle wave pattern and upgraded Grade X2 Super-LumiNova. The 41mm titanium case is considered well-proportioned, and the internal bezel features a useful stop mechanism, with the 4 o'clock crown for bezel adjustment noted as convenient. The La Joux-Perret G101 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners lament a perceived shift away from the brand's previously bolder design language. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III highly for its unique design and functional features.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and unique dial design are significant positives. Lume performance was tested, but its brightness was not a consensus point. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.9mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
68h
42h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,775
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