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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH38A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$435

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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 Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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