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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44.9mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
42h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,775

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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.

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