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MKII HellionvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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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 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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hellion39mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Hellion
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Hellion100m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Hellion$649
The Olmsted Matte$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 (matte ceramic coated)
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
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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