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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsZelos Blacktip 41

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Teal
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

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