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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

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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.

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Fire Exit Watch41mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Fire Exit Watch
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Fire Exit Watch100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
49.5mm
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$1,495
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