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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsSpinnaker Spence 300

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
48mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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