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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted MattevsZelos Spearfish 3

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The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
The Olmsted Matte42h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
The Olmsted Matte100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
The Olmsted Matte$1,775
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
La Joux-Perret G100
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$749

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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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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