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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
600m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$1,775

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is praised for its unique matt crushed carbon fiber dial, described as meteor-like, and its gunmetal PVD case which resembles brushed stainless steel with a patina. Owners consistently highlight the excellent X1 lume, noting it glows brightly for an extended period. The watch features two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns and an internal compass bezel. The PVD coating is reported to be intact and in excellent condition. Overall, owners highly rate the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its distinctive dial and robust lume.

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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