Which is cheaper, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is the cheaper of the two at $1,775, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $825 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte.

What movement does the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte uses the Sellita SW300 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Olmsted Matte38mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

The Olmsted Matte42h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

The Olmsted Matte100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

The Olmsted Matte$1,775

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-domed

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300

L888.5

Beat Rate

4 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Date

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,775

$2,600

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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