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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

2 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

1 specs
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

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What people say

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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.

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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