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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

3 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

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What people say

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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.

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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