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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$795
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