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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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