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Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Baltic Aquascaphe GMT

The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT is widely praised for its compact 39mm case size, comfortable thickness, and refined, timeless design with a crisp, well-executed dial and sapphire bezel insert. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its excellent value and slick appearance, noting the vintage-inspired aesthetic with brushed surfaces and painted indexes. Some reviewers consider the lume adequate but not exceptionally bright, and the case finishing, while fitting the tool-watch ethos, lacks embellishments like polished bevels. The Soprod C125 movement features a 42-hour power reserve and a non-independent hour hand setting, though the 24-click bezel is seen as practical. Certain bezel color options are noted as potentially difficult to pair with outfits. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT highly for its exceptional value and refined, compact design.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT features a Swiss Soprod C125 movement, a notable upgrade for the brand. Its attractive design fits within the popular $1000 price point. A significant drawback is the lack of a quick-set date function, requiring manual adjustment.

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
Aquascaphe GMT39mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe GMT42h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe GMT100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe GMT$1,015
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 GMT
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,015
$1,775
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