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Farer AQUAMATICvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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What people say

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Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
AQUAMATIC41h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
AQUAMATIC200m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
AQUAMATIC$875
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.9mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$1,775
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