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Bremont ionBirdvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
ionBird
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
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
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,775

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What people say

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Bremont ionBird

Owners report the Bremont ionBird is overpriced and features a printed dial with a poorly placed date window at 4:30, which some find visually disruptive. However, some owners suggest its case finishing is superior to competitors. The 43mm titanium Bremont ionBird GMT is powered by a COSC-certified BE-93-2AV automatic movement and retails for $5,795. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont ionBird's date window placement and price point to be significant drawbacks.

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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