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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
49mm
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$995

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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 Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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