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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsPompeak Sub-Aquatic

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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.

Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic for its exceptional quality, with the 904L stainless steel case and bracelet, ceramic bezel insert, and waffle dial with a pleasing color gradient frequently highlighted. The Sellita SW200-1 movement and 200m water resistance are noted as strong specifications. The bracelet is considered outstanding and the overall fit and finish are reported as better than lesser alternatives, representing stupendous value for money. On balance, owners rate the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic highly for its exceptional quality and value, with the bracelet and dial being particular points of praise.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Sub-Aquatic40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Sub-Aquatic38h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Sub-Aquatic200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Sub-Aquatic$915

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$915
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