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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,775

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What people say

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

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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