The Olmsted 38

From the moment I fastened the Olmsted 38 to my wrist, it felt like it belonged there. The 38mm stainless steel case strikes a perfect balance between presence and comfort, while the gently curved lugs ensure a natural fit. The sandwich dial adds depth, texture, and a quiet sense of drama to its clean design, with flawless legibility in any light. Crisp Arabic numerals and perfectly proportioned hands show careful design, and the movement has been keeping impressively accurate time from day one. Despite being automatic, its slim profile slips easily under a shirt cuff, enhancing its versatility. The Horween leather strap is supple, well-crafted, and comfortable right out of the box.

The seller also deserves credit for making the experience seamless. Communication was prompt, professional, and friendly. Every detail was double-checked before shipping, and the secure, well-presented packaging showed genuine care for both the watch and the customer.

Even in a carefully curated collection, the Olmsted 38 has already claimed a permanent place — refined, dependable, and quietly distinctive, it’s a watch I’ll be wearing for many years to come.

Very classy and great build. Also the case they gave me (looks like a folio) is phenomenal.

This is a very good watch. It feels solid and well-made. There is nothing about it that feels cheap, chintzy, or jangly. The shade of blue of the dial is perfect, and I really like the font used and that it’s a sandwich. It’s admirably slim and compact. There are no hot spots. It manages to be very much a field watch without looking like a Hamilton knock-off.

There are a few areas that could be improved. I think the bracelet could be significantly better in three ways. First, I appreciate that the links are all articulable; but they won’t go past the plane of the bracelet, which makes it sit with more difficulty off the wrist. Second, I like for there to be a slight but well-defined vertical separation between the three different faux links in the end links of a bracelet; and that’s just not how this bracelet is. Third, I wish that the clasp had milled-out areas on the side to receive the fold over. In addition, the crown doesn’t have good pop when you unscrew it to wind the watch, and sometimes you end up just rescrewing it in when you’re trying to wind. Finally, the lume isn’t great. These are all fairly minor points, but they really shouldn’t be there on a $1700 watch.

Four stars and not five because I am still bonding with this watch. The white dial is excellent and pops more in person than it does in picture. Excellent and very clear/clean typeface. Wears a little smaller than I had expected but it's still a good fit. I think it's a keeper.