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The Olmsted 38

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 189 reviews

$1,775.00

$1,575.00 ‒ $1,775.00

 

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!

Please be aware that the Olmsted has been in high demand. We're low on stock and are assembling them as quickly as possible. Current Olmsted orders are being built on demand and will ship within 1-2 weeks. Thank you for your patience!

Dial Color:
Green
White
Navy
Grey
Bracelet/Strap:
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Horween Leather Strap
Date/No Date:
Date
No Date

 

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 the Sellita SW300. A 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).

  • 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 (date version only)
  • Sandwich dial with either a Super-LumiNova BGW9 base dial (grey / navy / green) 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

     

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    average rating 4.9 out of 5
    Based on 189 reviews
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    Reviewed by Robbie F., from United States
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    • High Quality
    • Solid Build
    • Unique
    • Versatile
    Rated 4 out of 5
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    Nearly perfect

    I love how the matte grey dial and orange second hand give the Olmsted a sort of industrial appearance, I love the sandwich dial, and the robust specs. I also really appreciate the field watch influence, but with a contemporary flair and without a focus on warfare. The only thing keeping the watch from being perfect for me is that it's too big. I have narrow wrists and 38mm is the largest watch I wear. (I miss 20th century styles, when men's watches were 30-36mm.) On the Olmstead, it feels like the numbers need to be bigger or the overall watch smaller; as it is, legibility could be better and there's too much empty dial.

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    Reviewed by Steven J., from United States
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    Product Standouts
    • Great Design
    • Accurate Timekeeping
    • Attracts Compliments
    • Great Value
    • Unique
    Rated 5 out of 5
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    Olmsted 38 Blue Date

    Fantastic. Love the sandwich dial, love the hidden logo that lines up with the second counterbalance.

    I wish the listing showed the rotor, because as a Chicagoan I really like the use of the Chicago stars.

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    Reviewed by Dan B., from United States
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    • Great Design
    • High Quality
    • Versatile
    • Attracts Compliments
    • Solid Build
    Rated 5 out of 5
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    Spectacular

    The perfect field watch. Every detail is thoughtfully considered, and I’ve yet to find a NATO strap that doesn’t look gorgeous on it.

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    Reviewed by Michael R., from United States
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    Product Standouts
    • Great Design
    • High Quality
    • Solid Build
    • Accurate Timekeeping
    Rated 5 out of 5
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    Works of Art

    Good solid piece and has been keeping great time! Taking it fishing on the Henry's Fork next month, along with a Humboldt GMT which I got earlier in the year. Love the white dial on the Olmsted. Wish the hands were a bit more visible for my aging eyes in low light, tho....

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    Reviewed by Guilherme E., from United States
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts
    • Solid Build
    • Good Weight
    • Accurate Timekeeping
    • Unique
    Rated 5 out of 5
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    Great watch

    Simple, clean good quality uniqueness

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