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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$665

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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