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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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