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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsTissot Heritage 1938

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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