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CWC 6BB-WRvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
The Olmsted FEW Edition
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted FEW Edition
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
The Olmsted FEW Edition38mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
The Olmsted FEW Edition42h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
The Olmsted FEW Edition100m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
The Olmsted FEW Edition$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Salmon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$1,775

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar Olmsted for its design, quality, and customer service, with one owner highlighting a personal gift from the brand. The Oak & Oscar Olmsted Matte features a stealthy black ceramic coating on its 38mm case for scratch resistance, a clean sandwich dial with orange accents, and a modified ETA 2892A2 movement regulated in Chicago. It comes with both leather and nylon straps and was initially priced at $1,475, with production limited by the coating process. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar Olmsted highly for its thoughtful design and durable ceramic finish.

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