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Oak & Oscar The BurnhamvsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

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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.

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Burnham40mm
Fire Exit Watch41mm
Power Reserve
The Burnham
Fire Exit Watch
Water Resistance
The Burnham
Fire Exit Watch100m
MSRP
The Burnham$1,650
Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$1,495
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