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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsBaltic Prismic Stone

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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.

Baltic Prismic Stone

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Prismic Stone for its striking and unique natural stone dials, with specific mentions of the bloodstone and red agate variants being highlights. The watch is noted for its refined, retro dress watch aesthetic, featuring a well-finished 36mm bi-metal case combining stainless steel and titanium, and a slim profile measuring 9.2mm or 9.5mm thick. The hand-wound movement, either an ETA Peseux 7001 or a La Joux-Perret D100, is generally seen as reliable, offering a 42-hour or 50-hour power reserve respectively. However, some owners find the collection overpriced and the small, recessed crown uncomfortable for winding. The Milanese bracelet is also a point of contention, with some finding it may not articulate well for smaller wrists. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day.

From video reviewers

The unique natural stone dials are a standout feature of the Baltic Prismic Stone. The slim 9mm case, constructed from stainless steel and Grade 5 titanium, is also a notable aspect. However, some buyers may find the price of €1,300 to be a trade-off, considering the watch's Swiss movement and slim profile may not justify the cost compared to competitors.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Prismic Stone36mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Prismic Stone50h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Prismic Stone30m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Prismic Stone$1,404

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Bloodstone
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
La Joux-Perret D100
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
50h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$1,404
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