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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsPhoibos Apollo

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$460

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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