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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Finish
Weathered
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,775
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