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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsSinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option

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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.

Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option

The Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option is widely praised for its robust submarine steel construction, impressive 50bar water resistance, and excellent anti-reflective coating. Owners and reviewers highlight its toolish, legible dial, satisfyingly tactile bezel, and the outstanding scratch resistance provided by the TEGIMENT hardening. Some owners note the lume is underwhelming, and a few find the clasp aesthetically large and chunky despite its functional diver's extension. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option highly for its exceptional build quality and scratch resistance at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option41mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option38h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option500m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option$3,326

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
100m
500m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$3,326
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