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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
10.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Multiple
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$650
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