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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsPraesidus Rec Spec

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Titanium
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Nylon NATO 38mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko NH36
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$235

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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.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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