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Henry Archer NordsøvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordsø40mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Nordsø40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Nordsø200m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Nordsø$4,999
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$1,775

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

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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