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Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES IIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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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.

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
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III41.5mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III68h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III300m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III$1,350
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.9mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Applied
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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