Which is cheaper, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $1,775 for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte — a $1,255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

What movement does the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte uses the Sellita SW300 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

OlmMatte

MSRP $1,775

Spinnaker Hull Commander

hull-commander-automatic-lapidary-limited-edition-sp-5114-33

MSRP $520

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Olmsted Matte38mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

The Olmsted Matte42h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

The Olmsted Matte100m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

TIGER EYE

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

$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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