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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsPhoibos Apollo

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$460

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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