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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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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 Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
47.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
6R21
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
0
29
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$1,100
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