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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsTissot Gentleman

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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.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, offering impressive finishing and quality that appears a tier above its price point, with many highlighting its versatile, classic design and comfortable wearability. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently lauded for its 80-hour power reserve, silicon hairspring, and COSC-level accuracy, while the 38mm size is frequently described as a "Goldilocks" fit. Some owners note a preference for smaller case sizes, and one reviewer found the prominent "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. On balance, the consensus is that the Tissot Gentleman is highly rated for its sophisticated design and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Gentleman40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Gentleman80h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Gentleman100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Gentleman$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$950
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