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Bremont ALT1-CvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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ALT1-C
BremontALT1-C
MSRP $6,150
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ALT1-C43mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
ALT1-C40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
ALT1-C100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
ALT1-C$6,150
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
16mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,150
$1,775

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What people say

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Bremont ALT1-C

Owners widely praise the Bremont ALT1-C for its flawless brushed case finish, attractive cream dial with excellent contrast from anthracite sub-dials, and comfortable, balanced wearability. The watch features a well-finished strap and a movement that is a joy to wind, with precise chronograph operation. Reviewers note refined feuille hands and polished Arabic numerals with a golden tinge, balancing ruggedness with elegance. The Bremont ALT1-C averages +3 seconds per day, though one reviewer flags its 16mm height as less than ideal for under-cuff wear and describes the date window as narrow. The modified Valjoux 7750 movement's rotor spin is noticeable. Overall, owners rate the Bremont ALT1-C highly for its refined aesthetics and enjoyable user experience.

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.

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