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Green Dial Olmsted 38 on bracelet
Green Dial Olmsted 38 on leather
The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar
The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar
The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar
The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar
The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar
The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar
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The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar
The Olmsted 38-Oak & Oscar

The Olmsted 38

Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 126 reviews

$1,725.00

$1,525.00$1,725.00

A classic, automatic winding, 38mm field watch with a two-layer sandwich dial, screw-down crown, and inner minute track with orange cardinal numeral accents.

Available on either our handmade, Horween leather strap that tapers from 20mm to 18mm or our fully-articulating, tapered (20mm-16mm), brushed 316L stainless steel bracelet.

Want both strap options? Shoot us an email and we can make that happen too!

Color:
Green
White
Navy
Grey
Bracelet/Strap:
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Horween Leather Strap

The Olmsted 38 is a classic, automatic winding, 38mm field watch with a two-layer sandwich dial, 10 ATM (100m / 330ft), screw-down crown, and inner minute track with orange cardinal numeral accents.

The Olmsted 38 takes its namesake from conservationist and founder of landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted – an avid believer in the need of natural public space in society. Olmsted is responsible for designing many of the public parks in the United States; notably, Central Park in New York City, and Jackson Park in Chicago. Throughout a fascinating life, Olmsted pushed for the protection of Yosemite Valley, created the parkway, the integrated park system, and founded the precursor to the Red Cross.

The engine powering The Olmsted 38 is either Selitta SW300 or the ETA 2892A2, both legendary, Swiss-made, solid workhorse movements customized with our iconic 4-star rotor design – a subtle nod to our hometown of Chicago.

We’re proud of our Horween leather straps and the craftsmanship that goes into them. From the hand-beveled edges with applied water-based dye to the hidden orange stitching on the floating keeper, our leather strap tapers from 20mm to 18mm at the buckle for a comfortable fit.

Our stainless steel bracelet sits comfortably on the wrist with a fully articulated link design that gradually tapers from the 20mm solid end links to the 16mm buckle.

The bracelet has 7 removable links and a six position quick-adjust, locking clasp. Yup, that means no tools required to adjust the fit on the fly! The bracelet will fit wrists from 6.2 inches to 9.1 inches (158mm - 231mm).

  • ETA 2892A2 or SW300 automatic mechanical Swiss movement
  • 42-hour power reserve
  • 28,800 bph / 4 Hz
  • 316L stainless steel
  • 38mm diameter case with drilled lugs
  • 10 ATM water resistance (100 meters / 330 feet)
  • 10.8mm case height
  • 20mm lug width
  • 44.9 mm lug-to-lug
  • Double-domed sapphire crystal with multi-layer anti-reflective coating
  • Color-matched date wheel with custom typeface located at 6 o’clock
  • Sandwich dial with either a Super-LumiNova BGW9 base dial (grey / navy) or luminescent hour indices (white)
  • Two-year limited warranty
  • A portion of all Oak & Oscar profits donated to local Chicago dog rescue, One Tail at a Time
  • Stainless steel bracelet has 7 removable links and 6 position quick-adjusting clasp. The bracelet will fit wrists from 6.2 inches to 9.1 inches (158mm - 231mm).
    • The Olmsted 38

    • Stainless steel bracelet or Horween leather strap

    • 20mm olive drab nylon strap

    • Canvas / leather watch wallet

    • Strap changing tool

    average rating 5.0 out of 5
    Based on 126 reviews
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    126 Reviews
    Reviewed by Corey M., from United States
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts
    • Accurate Timekeeping
    • Great Design
    • High Quality
    • Unique
    • Solid Build
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Review posted

    LOVE THIS WATCH

    Love at first sight. I knew I would really like this piece, however I was not expecting how much I would love it. Everything about it seems to be perfect, from the weight, the size, the attention to detail, the beauty, the soft leather strap (OMG the quality of the leather strap and the comfort / wearability!!)... This watch is simply brilliant. Thank you O&O team for the amazing product, easy buying experience, and absolutely splendid new watch day experience. The attention to detail is unmatched. I can't wait to see what you guys do next!!

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    Reviewed by Percy S., from United States
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts
    • Accurate Timekeeping
    • Great Design
    • High Quality
    • Solid Build
    • Good Weight
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Review posted

    My new Olmsted 38

    I really like the overall design and quality of the new watch.

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    Reviewed by Daniel M., from United States
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Review posted

    Love it

    I've been wearing $100 - $300 quartz watches for the past 20 years. Finally got sick of the crappy quality (they wouldn't last long before they stopped working) and decided to invest in a quality automatic piece. So glad I did. This watch is stunning. My only complaint is that the glass easily attracts fingerprints and other smudges. It could really use oleophobic coating.

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    Reviewed by Rob L., from United States
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts
    • Versatile
    • Accurate Timekeeping
    • Great Design
    • High Quality
    • Solid Build
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Review posted

    The Only Watch I Want to Wear

    Many people like to swap out watches to suit the occasion. I wanted one watch that would work for everything. The Olmsted really is an every day, every occasion watch. The grey dial is subtle and understated, yet knows how to stand out when the situation arises. The Horween leather strap is the perfect thickness with a well designed buckle and will only get better with time. The Burgundy canvas strap has the perfect pop of color, is remarkably comfortable, and adds a more casual and rugged look to this watch. The drab green NATO strap is perfect for adventuring and looks absolutely incredible. I don’t travel for work anymore or attend black tie dinners but if I did, a steel bracelet would allow the Olmstead to rise to those occasions.

    I love how clean and simple the face is. The sandwich dial adds a layer of depth without cluttering the dial and the font of the numerals is unlike anything out there.

    If I could nitpick about anything (and this is really nitpicking), the font on the date wheel doesn’t exactly match the font on the dial (the 1, 8, 0 are slightly different) and it would be nice if the buckle of the NATO strap was in the same style as the leather and canvas buckle.

    Beyond the watch, I’m impressed with Oak and Oscar’s commitment to the environment and community. Companies often do not put enough emphasis on those things, but it makes a difference.

    Overall, I can dress this watch up or down to perfectly match any and all situations and it’s really the only watch…

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    Reviewed by Chris L., from United States
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts
    • Accurate Timekeeping
    • High Quality
    • Solid Build
    • Versatile
    • Great Value
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Review posted

    Love it!

    Great watch: perfect specs, love the case design, super comfortable bracelet, cool dial, great packaging. Only complaint: the clasp on the bracelet isn't great compared to the overall quality of the watch. Super satisfied overall. Thanks, O&O team!

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