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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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
Black
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
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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