The Olmsted Matte

This is my first "real" watch and I couldn't be more impressed with the quality, attention to detail, and overall feeling of this watch being something special. I really like the simple look of the watch, as it's not too flashy, but looking at it closer you realize the depth of the sandwich dial. It's also awesome to think being a mechanical watch that it will continue running as long as I continue wearing it!

The leather strap is very soft and comfortable and the addition of the canvas strap, watch wallet, and strap tool are an awesome bonus as I didn't own any of these before buying this watch.

I'm sure this watch will last long enough to pass on to my son one day!

This was actually my first order from Oak and Oscar, had a connection with the design so before even receiving the Matte, broke down and ordered the Silver / White Olmsted. And Honestly they are similar but so different. Both wear very well, I do enjoy how the Matt just blends into your wrist and pretty much matches anything you can wear. It is a casual wear and also a dressier one. Seems as big on my wrist as some of my 40mm but discreet. The build is everything you could expect from these guys and you can tell that details were important.

Now is it worth the money for a watch with no complications? I believe it is worth every penny. You can tell that they poured their hearts into this one and from the stitching to the case and even glass it is impressive. The two iterations have a permanent place in my collection now and they come out into the rotation very frequently.

The Olmsted Matte is a quietly distinctive piece, with touches that give pleasure to the wearer without necessarily shouting out to all comers. Excellent size (for me at least). NO DATE! A date window isn't always a problem, but the whole dial composition, IMO, needs to take its presence into consideration. And it simply Does Not Work on many dials...and a sandwich dial, IMO, is one of them.

The Olmsted Matte is a great addition to my collection. It’s unique and unlike any of my other watches. Nice size; well crafted; both subtle and eye-catching at the same time.