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Bremont MBIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$1,775

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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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