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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsLongines SPIRIT

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
SPIRIT
LonginesSPIRIT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
SPIRIT37mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
SPIRIT72h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
SPIRIT100m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
SPIRIT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
L888.4
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$2,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Longines SPIRIT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Spirit for its exceptional finishing, refined vintage-inspired design, and strong value proposition, with many finding the 37mm and 40mm variants to be a "sweet-spot" size for wearability. The champagne dial with applied indices on the 37mm model is noted for its depth and legibility, while the L688.4 movement in the Chronograph is appreciated for its COSC certification and silicon balance spring. Some owners report accuracy within COSC specifications, and the 72-hour power reserve is a frequently cited positive. However, some community members find the bracelet finishing and end links less refined than competitors, and one owner noted the presence of three different fonts on the dial numbers of the 37mm. The 37mm model's non-screw-down crown despite 100m water resistance and the lume strength are also flagged as potential drawbacks by some.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit's reliable COSC-certified movement, Caliber L888.4, with a 72-hour power reserve and a silicone balance spring, is a notable strength. A potential weakness is the watch's relatively high price point compared to its competitors, making it a drawback for some. Reviewers disagree on whether the dial colour shift is a notable feature, with some appreciating it and others not mentioning it as a point of contention.

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