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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Ref. OlmExP01

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$1,775
ComplicationsGMTChronographDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 is the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage ($1,615) — looks nearly identical and Shared: GMT. If price is the constraint, the Orient Classic Watch at $245 (vs $1,775 for the The Olmsted ExP-01) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Shared: GMT, Chronograph, Date. Stepping up, the RGM Watches 151-COE ($7,950) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2
Oak & Oscarmicro

Batch Nº2

Ref. BatchNo2
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & Oscar The Humboldt Seven Year
Oak & Oscarmicro
Humboldt

The Humboldt Seven Year

 
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Farer PILOT SERIES II
Farermicro

PILOT SERIES II

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Benrus Watches DTU Phantom
Benrus Watchesmicro

DTU Phantom

Ref. DTU-BB-B-038-01
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Bamford of London B80 Ace Edition
Bamford of Londonmicro

B80 Ace Edition

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & Oscarmicro
Humboldt

The Humboldt 12-hr

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Hitori Habuka
Hitorimicro

Habuka

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$438MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear
Vero Watch Companymicro

Smokey Bear

7 variants
38mm·Automatic·120m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Farer Barnwell
Farermicro
Pilot Series Ii

Barnwell

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Islander Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Nezumi Studios Terrain
Nezumi Studiosmicro

Terrain

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

4 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,335MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Sinn 6068
Sinn
Series 6068

6068

2 variants · Series 6068
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,754MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Sinn 1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.

4 variants · Series 1736/1739/1746
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,430MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

2 variants · Ref. GL0407
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Vertex Bronze 36 Green
Vertex

Bronze 36 Green

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,611MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Longines SPIRIT PILOT
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT

3 variants · Ref. L3.809.4.53.6
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Stowa Fieldwatch Terra
Stowamicro

Fieldwatch Terra

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Day-Date

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Stowa Fieldwatch Terra Soil
Stowamicro

Fieldwatch Terra Soil

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

RGM Watches 151-COE
RGM Watches

151-COE

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik petrol
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik petrol

2 variants · Club
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-39 Werk 7
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Christopher Ward The C12 Loco
Christopher Ward

The C12 Loco

4 variants · Ref. C12-41H6D1-S00B0-B0
41mm·Automatic
$5,460MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Sinn T50 GOLDBRONZE B
Sinn
Series T50

T50 GOLDBRONZE B

 
41mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,378MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Omega Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm
Omega

Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm

2 variants · Seamaster Railmaster
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
De Rijke & Co Amazon
De Rijke & Co
Amalfi

Amazon

4 variants
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Sinn 144 St DIAPAL
Sinn
Series 144

144 St DIAPAL

3 variants · Series 144
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,428MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Ming 37.02
Ming

37.02

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

Ref. 5100-1130-63A
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01
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