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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsDOXA SUB 300

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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.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability and vibrant color options, with reviewers noting its compelling charm and modern updates like improved lume and a meter-based bezel. Owners report the DOXA SUB 300 wears comfortably, with its cushion case and beads-of-rice bracelet contributing to a smaller perceived size. The COSC-certified ETA 2824-2 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner seeing it gain only +1 second in three days. However, some owners flag issues with the bracelet's end links sticking out and a sharp clasp edge, while one reviewer found the lume to be a disappointment. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its wearability and distinct design, despite some minor finishing concerns.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
SUB 30042.5mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
SUB 30038h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
SUB 300300m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
SUB 300$2,890

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Aquamarine
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$2,890
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