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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsWolbrook Outrider Professional

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional

Owners praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional for its well-executed case finishing, user-friendly features like drilled lugs and a large crown, and a legible dial. The watch is noted for its shock-resistant Hexaplex case architecture and a Miyota 8315 movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures range from -10 seconds/day to ±15 seconds/day, with some owners feeling the Miyota movement is a drawback at its price point. The watch features a Hesalite or sapphire crystal, 150m water resistance, and a Beads of Rice bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Wolbrook Outrider Professional to be a solid and dressable field watch with good value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Outrider Professional39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Outrider Professional
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Outrider Professional150m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Outrider Professional$510

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 8315
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$510
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