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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsSeiko Alpinist

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
6R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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