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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW EditionvsRolex Explorer

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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar Olmsted for its design, quality, and customer service, with one owner highlighting a personal gift from the brand. The Oak & Oscar Olmsted Matte features a stealthy black ceramic coating on its 38mm case for scratch resistance, a clean sandwich dial with orange accents, and a modified ETA 2892A2 movement regulated in Chicago. It comes with both leather and nylon straps and was initially priced at $1,475, with production limited by the coating process. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar Olmsted highly for its thoughtful design and durable ceramic finish.

Rolex Explorer

Owners widely praise the Rolex Explorer for its understated design, versatility, and comfortable wearability, with many considering it an ideal daily timepiece and a perfect first Rolex. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its clean, minimalist aesthetic and excellent legibility, with one owner noting it maintains accuracy at +1 second per day. Some find the 36mm size perfect for current trends, while others appreciate its functional, pure timepiece status and comfortable bracelet. The Rolex Explorer is also noted for being difficult to acquire at retail, often with year-long wait times. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Explorer highly for its blend of understated style, comfort, and practicality, making it a highly sought-after daily watch.

From video reviewers

The screw-down crown delivers a satisfying, secure feel, and the two-tone gold and steel construction offers a refined aesthetic distinct from the traditional steel Explorer. Quality control inconsistencies and the omission of the Glidelock clasp detract from the overall execution at this price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted FEW Edition38mm
Explorer36mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted FEW Edition42h
Explorer70h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted FEW Edition100m
Explorer100m
MSRP
The Olmsted FEW Edition$1,775
Explorer$7,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Yellow Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold
Caseback
Display
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
3230
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$7,900
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