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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsResco Manus Chronograph - DLC

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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.

Resco Manus Chronograph - DLC

Owners appreciate the Resco Manus Chronograph - DLC for its quality and the addition of a quartz chronograph to their collection, with one owner noting it feels and looks good. However, some community members consider Resco watches, including the Manus Chronograph - DLC, to be pricey for the brand's current market standing, particularly given its quartz movement. On balance, owners value the Resco Manus Chronograph - DLC for its build quality and functional appeal as a quartz chronograph.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Manus Chronograph - DLC42mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Manus Chronograph - DLC40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Manus Chronograph - DLC200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Manus Chronograph - DLC$1,185

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
49.45mm
Lug Width
20mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
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
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$1,185
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