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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsSpinnaker Croft

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Croft150m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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