Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsPhoibos Eagle Ray No Date
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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.
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.
Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date for its value at the price point. One owner notes the watch is a great purchase with no regrets, and is unbothered by its lume. The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a 41mm steel case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. However, one owner received a non-working watch and reported difficulty obtaining a refund, citing horrible customer service. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date well for its value, though customer service experiences can vary.
The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, which is a notable strength. A weakness of the watch is its relatively weak lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the added features of the Ceramic model justify the extra cost, with one reviewer finding it worth the extra cost and another noting it's a trade-off for the No Date model.
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