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Oak & Oscar: The origin story

Oct 16, 2024

Folks love asking us about how Oak & Oscar started, what's behind the name, and what really drives us. Read on to learn more about how it all started! Continue reading

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2023 Year In Review

Dec 19, 2023

It’s been a big year at Oak & Oscar! With several watch releases, a slew of incredible events, a new addition to the team (Hi!), and so much more, we have a lot to celebrate. Click through to read more! Continue reading

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In the news: Talking shop with WatchTime

May 01, 2022

WatchTime is a "worldwide authority and America's no. 1 watch magazine" and we're absolutely honored to have sat down with Martin Green, editor-at-large, to chat about all things Oak & Oscar. Continue reading

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In The News: Oak & Oscar Welcomes Our New Sales & Operations Manager!

Jan 18, 2022

Meet Andrew Benzer, who has joined Oak & Oscar as our new Sales & Operations Manager! Andrew is a sandwich savant, whiskey-lovin’, bocce-ball-playing, and former-Michigander-turned-Chicagoan. Continue reading

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FROM THE BENCH: Watchmaking Requires DIY Ingenuity

Sep 15, 2021

You can't just buy watchmaking tools from the hardware store. Sometimes, you have to take the problem in to your own hands. Continue reading

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SOLD OUT - Jackson Big Eye

Jun 29, 2021

Whoa.

That might be a new record for us. We sold all 50 of the Jackson Big Eyes by 10:09am central time. That's just nine minutes after the public launch.

A huge thank you to everyone for the amazing support and interest in what we're doing here at Oak & Oscar. The Jackson Big Eye is a special watch to me for various reasons and is even more so now!

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Understanding Dials

Apr 28, 2021

A watch’s dial defines a big part of a timepiece’s personality, and there are a few ways to design them. A hallmark of Oak & Oscar watches is our use of the sandwich dial.

Click through to learn more about what makes our dials special.

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