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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01vsVario Futurist

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The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
48mm
Material
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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