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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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