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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsSerica Réf. 5303 PLD

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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.

Serica Réf. 5303 PLD

Owners widely praise the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD for its sophisticated design and refined finishing that exceeds its price point, noting its ability to blend dress and tool watch aesthetics and wear thinly under cuffs. One owner reports the screw-down crown has loosened during wear, raising concerns for dive-use integrity, while another questions the practicality of the no-deco dive scale for specialized diving. Reviewers find the 39mm case wears slightly small and note the mesh bracelet feels dainty for a military-themed watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD highly for its elegant finishing and versatile design that punches above its weight class.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Soprod M100
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$1,974
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