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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
6R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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