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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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