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Farer AQUAMATICvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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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 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
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
AQUAMATIC41h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
AQUAMATIC200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
AQUAMATIC$875
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 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 Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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