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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
TIGER EYE
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
$520

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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 Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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