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Bremont BroadswordvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Bronze
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$1,775

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What people say

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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