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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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