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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
10.8mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$980

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What people say

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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