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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$1,775

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Perception

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's integrated bracelet and clasp for their excellent taper and finish, alongside its appealing 9.4mm thin case. However, some owners question its $3000 value, citing the Chinese movement and a bracelet design reminiscent of other watches. The dial's guilloché is considered less precise than some high-end alternatives, and the movement's winding action and rotor noise are noted as not feeling premium, with the movement lacking a hacking function. On balance, owners value the Perception for its thin profile and bracelet finishing, despite reservations about its movement and overall value proposition.

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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