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Farer WORLD TIMERvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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What people say

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

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers genuine world-timer functionality with its 24-hour disc and internal city bezel. Reviewers noted the playful dial colors and guilloché texture. Water resistance is 100m.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.9mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
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
$1,575
$1,775
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