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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsTAG Heuer Carrera Date

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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Date

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Date's finishing, elegant and understated design, and beautiful sunray dials, with many finding its proportions and slim profile comfortable for daily wear. Some owners note the blue dial is particularly stunning. However, multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and a perceived subpar movement for the price, citing a short 38-hour power reserve and a winding action that can feel stiff or slightly rough. Some owners also find the watch pricey for its movement. On balance, owners rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Date highly for its refined design and finishing, despite reservations about the bracelet and movement value.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Carrera Date36mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Carrera Date42h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Carrera Date50m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Carrera Date$3,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Mechanical
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
STE
Finish
STE
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Calibre 7
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$3,700
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