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Oak & Oscar The BurnhamvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Burnham40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
The Burnham
Design Navy Solar
Water Resistance
The Burnham
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
The Burnham$1,650
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$299
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