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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$1,775

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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