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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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