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Vaer SwissvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Swiss
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Swiss
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$1,775
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