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Sinn 358 DIAPALvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Sinn 358 DIAPAL

The Sinn 358 DIAPAL is widely praised as a handsome, unfussy tool watch with excellent legibility and solid construction, featuring a reliable and exact second timezone complication. Owners and reviewers highlight its DIAPAL oil-free escapement and Ar-Dehumidifying technology for contributing to its accuracy, and note the 42mm brushed stainless steel case is well-sized. One reviewer flags the skeletonized GMT hand as sometimes lacking legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 358 DIAPAL highly for its robust build and practical travel watch functionality.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
358 DIAPAL42mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
358 DIAPAL48h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
358 DIAPAL100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
358 DIAPAL$4,255
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
satinized
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Anthracite
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L100
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,255
$1,775
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