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MKII HellionvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

MKII Hellion

The MKII Hellion is widely praised for its immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that bridges field and dress styles. Owners appreciate its vintage-inspired lug design and the satisfying heft that balances classic appeal. The large crown is a noted feature, adding a masculine touch to the refined design. One owner questions if the price aligns with the specifications. Overall, owners rate the MKII Hellion highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile, refined design at the price point.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hellion39mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Hellion
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Hellion100m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Hellion$649
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13.55mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
44.9mm
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
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$1,775
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