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Lorier Olympia SIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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Olympia SII
LorierOlympia SII
MSRP $999
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Olympia SII39mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Olympia SII40h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Olympia SII
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Olympia SII$999
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$1,775

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What people say

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Lorier Olympia SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its excellent value and vintage aesthetic, highlighting the robust Seiko NE88 movement and crisp chronograph pushers. The 39mm case is noted for wearing well, with its layered design effectively managing the 13.8mm thickness. Some owners prefer the hesalite crystal for its aesthetic, while others would like a sapphire option. The bracelet is described as functional but can be a hair nipper. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its execution of a vintage chronograph at an accessible price point.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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