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CWC Tamar Quartz Divers WatchvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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CWC Tamar Quartz Divers Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC RN Diver's historical significance and vintage aesthetic, with one owner specifically noting the pleasing click of the bezel. However, some owners find the £900 price point unjustified for a quartz watch with average finishing and faux indices, with one reporting a case polish mark and chipping after a few months. Another owner finds the CWC GS a versatile and reliable field watch, though its size may be an issue for those with larger wrists. On balance, owners find the CWC RN Diver appealing for its historical nods and design, though some question its value proposition at the current 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
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch41mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch300m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch$749
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
CWC Tamar Quartz Divers Watch
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,775
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