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Lorier Olympia SIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Olympia SII
LorierOlympia SII
MSRP $999
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Olympia SII39mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Olympia SII40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Olympia SII
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Olympia SII$999
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

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 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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