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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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