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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted 3838mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted 3842h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted 38100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
The Olmsted 38$1,775
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
38mm
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
Bronze
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
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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