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anOrdain Model 2 OTvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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anOrdain Model 2 OT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 OT for its exquisite, handcrafted vitreous enamel dial and harmonious design. The 36mm steel case is noted for its simple, rugged field watch inspiration, and the winding experience is described as exceptionally smooth. Some reviewers flag a low 5atm water resistance and noticeable glare on the crystal, while others mention the lack of a seconds hand and limited lume. The 36mm case size is perceived differently, with some finding it wears larger and others smaller than expected. Overall, the consensus is that the anOrdain Model 2 OT is a highly regarded piece for its artistic dial and craftsmanship at its 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

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 2 OT36mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Model 2 OT42h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Model 2 OT50m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Model 2 OT$1,588
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Model 2 OT
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Jewels
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,588
$1,775
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