Which is cheaper, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 or the Orient Stretto Date?

At MSRP the Orient Stretto Date is the cheaper of the two at $360, against $1,775 for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 — a $1,415 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Orient Stretto Date wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Stretto Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient Stretto Date.

What movement does the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 run compared to the Orient Stretto Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 uses the Sellita SW300 and the Orient Stretto Date uses the F6722.

Side by side

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsOrient Stretto Date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Olm

MSRP $1,775

Orient Stretto Date

ra-ac0r01s30b

MSRP $360

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Olmsted 3838mm

Stretto Date38.5mm

Power Reserve

The Olmsted 3842h

Stretto Date40h

Water Resistance

The Olmsted 38100m

Stretto Date50m

MSRP

The Olmsted 38$1,775

Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Green

White

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300

F6722

Beat Rate

4 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Date

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,775

$360

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Hodinkee

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Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

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