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Astor + Banks ChronovsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW300
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,775

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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