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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPHvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

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 No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
510m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$1,775
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