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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic for its excellent finishing, on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet, and GADA versatility, with some calling it their best offering and a bargain. However, the lume is consistently criticized as weak, particularly for its price point. Some owners find the dial's multiple color pops distracting, and one notes the brand's poor aftermarket value retention. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic highly for its build quality and versatility at the price.

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.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
65h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Day-date, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$1,775
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