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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsOak & Oscar The Burnham

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

From video reviewers

The sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on weaknesses.

Oak & Oscar The Burnham

Oak & Oscar is praised for its distinct design language and consistent aesthetic, with owners appreciating the brand's Chicago roots and community. Reviewers highlight the detailed sandwich dials, shield-shaped lume pips, and the founder's passion for quality and transparency. Owners report impressive power reserves and accurate timekeeping, with tactile chronograph pushers noted as satisfying. The Oak & Oscar is also considered relatively slim on strap. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar highly for its unique design ethos and strong community engagement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
The Burnham40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field
The Burnham
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
The Burnham
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
The Burnham$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gray

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$1,650
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