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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
L836.6
Beat Rate
4 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
42h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$3,900

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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.

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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