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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Silver GreyvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

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
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey42mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey42h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey$659
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$1,775
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