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Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its refined dials and slimmer case, with one owner calling the black dial the "blackest of blacks" and another finding it not top-heavy. The COSC-certified automatic movement is noted, and the Bonklip bracelet is described by one owner as the most comfortable they have ever experienced. However, one owner found the 9 o'clock crown undesirable and noted a ding on the bezel, while another owner found the Bonklip bracelet too small for their wrist. The €990 price is a significant increase from its predecessor, and some may miss the charm of a manual-winding caliber. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its updated design and comfortable bracelet, despite some concerns about the crown placement and price.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer38mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer42h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer$1,293
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
M.S.L. - Enamel Balck
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Complications
COSC
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,293
$1,775
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