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In The News: We got our first mention in ESPN!!
February 01, 2022
If you're curious what Olympic Curler Matt Hamilton is taking with him to the Olympics in Beijing then I definitely suggest you read this one.
From coffee, hot sauce, custom sneakers, and love notes from his wife....we're honored that Matt Hamilton brings his trusty Oak & Oscar Humboldt 12hr on all his journey's!
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In The News: We’re Going to the Olympics (Kind of) ⌚🥌🇺🇸
January 20, 2022
When the 2022 Winter Olympics kick off next month, and the U.S. Men’s Olympic curling team takes to the ice to defend their gold medal, they’ll be sporting Oak & Oscar watches. That’s right: Team Shuster—including ace curlers John Shuster, Chris Plys, Matt Hamilton, and John Landsteiner—sports our Humboldt 12-hr watch, both on and off the ice.
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In The News: Oak & Oscar Welcomes Our New Sales & Operations Manager!
January 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.
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Watch Spotting: Charles Joly on WGN slangin' cocktails!
January 15, 2022
Friend and Jackson Owner, Charles Joly was on WGN yesterday teaching Chicago and Chicago-land how to make cocktails that are big on flavor and light on the hangover....!
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It's Official: The Humboldt 12-hr is retired!
December 21, 2021
The Humboldt 12-hr is officially retired. I mean, there's really nothing more I can say right now but, "wow." Originally launched in November of 2018, the Humboldt 12-hr was our very first open serial time piece. It's been on my wrist through so much since then. It's easily one of our most successful watches ever and it's all because of y'all. Thank you.
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From The Bench: Springbar Specifications
December 07, 2021
Before changing your strap, make sure that you're using the right springbars!
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Watch Spotting: U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Team Shuster
November 16, 2021
If you've been watching the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling then you've likely asked yourself, "what watch is Team Shuster wearing while dominating on the ice?" Well, the eagle-eyed watch lover would see that Team Shuster, currently undefeated 6-0, is wearing our Humboldt 12-hr as they march their way to the 2022 Winter Olympics to defend their title as the best curling team in the world.
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FROM THE BENCH: Watchmaking Requires DIY Ingenuity
September 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.
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IN THE NEWS: "…tastefully executed and the watch is wonderfully designed."
September 13, 2021
Honored to be considered one of UK-based WatchGecko's favorite small independent brands! Read through to see some great photos and quotes!
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