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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$490

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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