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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsPhoibos Depth Hunter

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
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 Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Depth Hunter40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Depth Hunter40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Depth Hunter300m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Depth Hunter$470

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

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
$470
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