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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.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability and vibrant color options, with reviewers noting its compelling charm and modern updates like improved lume and a meter-based bezel. Owners report the DOXA SUB 300 wears comfortably, with its cushion case and beads-of-rice bracelet contributing to a smaller perceived size. The COSC-certified ETA 2824-2 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner seeing it gain only +1 second in three days. However, some owners flag issues with the bracelet's end links sticking out and a sharp clasp edge, while one reviewer found the lume to be a disappointment. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its wearability and distinct design, despite some minor finishing concerns.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
SUB 30042.5mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
SUB 30038h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
SUB 300300m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
SUB 300$2,890

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$2,890
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