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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its value and dressy yet substantial look. The H-31 or adapted 7753 movement is noted, alongside a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners prefer a 3-6-9 subdial layout or a smaller case size, and the movement's thickness makes it unsuitable for those seeking a slim watch. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its value and refined aesthetic.

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
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$2,095
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15.23mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$1,775
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