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Citizen Promaster Air GMTvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Citizen Promaster Air GMT

The Citizen Promaster Air GMT is widely praised for its impressive in-house Cal. 9054 automatic GMT movement, excellent case fit and finish, and a high-quality bracelet for its price point. Reviewers highlight its striking anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, legible dial with large numerals, and long-lasting lume. However, its 44.5mm dimensions are considered unfashionably large, and the case design is described as uninspired. The independent hour jumping is noted as mushy and unable to be set backward, while the unframed 3 o'clock date window and minute track on the rehaut being obscured by case shadows are also flagged as drawbacks. The watch is priced at $1,125 USD and features 200m water resistance and a 50-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers commend the Citizen Promaster Air GMT for its strong movement and legibility at an affordable price, despite reservations about its case size and some functional aspects of the GMT hand.

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
Promaster Air GMT44.5mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Air GMT50h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Promaster Air GMT200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Promaster Air GMT$1,195
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Navy
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9054
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
50h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$1,775
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