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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46.5mm
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1 C3

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$895
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