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Sinn 836vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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What people say

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Sinn 836

Owners widely report the Sinn 836's 43mm case is large, though its thinness is noted as a mitigating factor for wearability. Legibility is described as uniform across the dial. On balance, owners find the Sinn 836 to be a well-regarded watch for its legibility and comfortable thin profile, though some note its substantial diameter.

From video reviewers

The Sinn 836's TEGIMENT Technology steel case offers high-quality level and scratch-resistance. The watch's operation is also appreciated, with one reviewer noting it's "especially nice" with the ETA 2892-A2 caliber movement. A notable trade-off is the lack of specific details about the watch's performance or features beyond its basics.

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
83643mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
83638h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
836100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
836$2,149
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
satinised/polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,149
$1,775
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