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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Terra Nova 40.5
BremontTerra Nova 40.5
MSRP $3,250
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Terra Nova 40.540.5mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Terra Nova 40.540h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Terra Nova 40.5100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Terra Nova 40.5$3,250
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ENG300
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,250
$1,775

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What people say

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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5

The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Date Bronze is highlighted for its CuAl7Si2 bronze alloy case, which provides a warm, luxurious appearance and develops a gradual patina. It includes a gradient green dial with prominent Super-LumiNova numerals and a 40.5mm diameter. The watch is powered by the caliber BE-36AE, offering a 38-hour power reserve and 100m water resistance. The Bremont Terra Nova 38, a time-only field watch, features a 904L stainless steel case and vintage-inspired beige Super-LumiNova. Reviewers noted a preference for a screw-down crown and caseback for a field watch. On balance, reviewers praise the Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Date Bronze for its distinctive bronze case and attractive dial, while noting the Terra Nova 38's utilitarian design and a preference for more robust water-resistance features on a field watch.

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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