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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
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
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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