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Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Breitling Avenger Automatic

The Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 is praised for its streamlined, contemporary design and robust build, with owners noting its legibility and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. The watch features a clean dial, a rugged bezel for easy operation, and a bracelet with a dramatic presence. Some owners find the 42mm size to be at the upper limit of personal taste, and one owner reported a power reserve of 38 hours. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds per day to approximately -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic highly for its bold, robust aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avenger Automatic42mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Avenger Automatic38h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Avenger Automatic300m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Avenger Automatic$4,900
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.15mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
22mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$1,775
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