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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Thickness
10.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
38mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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