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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsWren Diver One Aqua

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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.

Wren Diver One Aqua

The sandwich dial with box crystal delivers a distinct vintage aesthetic that stands out at the price point. The flat-link bracelet completes the classic diver design. Reviewers noted the bezel action as a notable comparison point against competitors.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Diver One Aqua41mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Diver One Aqua38h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Diver One Aqua200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Diver One Aqua$965

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
PVD coated retaining steel color for scratch resistant
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$965
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