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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Charcoal
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$1,850

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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 Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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