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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsPraesidus Rec Spec

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Nylon NATO 38mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko NH36
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$235

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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.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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