{"title":"Experimental Series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-olmsted-exp-01-heat-treated","title":"The Olmsted ExP-01","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Page 12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing a new series of watches from Oak \u0026amp; Oscar; the Experimental Series! Our team is always pushing the boundaries of watchmaking and watch design, and a few ideas make it to production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first watch in the Experimental Series, you might say we wanted to see how our Olmsted watches worked in the most extreme environments. Like...I don't know...being dropped into a volcano. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese copper, bronze-colored watches are absolutely beautiful—especially paired with our dark green, no date dial. They’re part of our horological journey, and aren’t perfect, but dang it they’re incredible and truly unique! The different surface colors, all due to a chemical reaction, are a reminder of just how cool discovering new techniques can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oakandoscar.pro\/pages\/olmsted-exp-01\"\u003eLearn more about the Oak \u0026amp; Oscar Experimental Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 12\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first timepiece in our Experimental Series, where we experiment with new, innovative techniques to play, have fun, and expand our horological chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur watches are hand-assembled, tested, and regulated at our Chicago headquarters by our head in-house watchmaker and Director of Watchmaking, Nathan. We’re very proud to continue the tradition of watchmaking here in the US and are dedicated to the art, craft, and a little touch of mad science that is horology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Olmsted ExP-01 watch includes a 20mm canvas strap, which is tapered and includes an 18mm, heat treated, stainless steel buckle with a tang that is engineered to sit level with the buckle. The buckle is signed on both the top and bottom and has a grooved channel on the underside to allow the strap to sit more flush and comfortably on the wrist. Canvas is a natural material. Your strap will age and develop its own patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're doing it the right way, not the easy way. All of those extra steps mean that Experimental Series watches are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimited production \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epieces. Not limited edition—we won't be cutting these off at a specific serial—but we just can't crank 'em out the way we'd like for regular production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Olmsted ExP-01 is only available at Windup Watch Fair Chicago July 14 - 16, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 13\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSellita SW300 automatic mechanical Swiss movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-house heat-treated case, crown, bezels, backs, and buckles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42-hour power reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28,800 bph \/ 4 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e316L heat-treated stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38mm diameter case with drilled lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 ATM water resistance (100 meters \/ 330 feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.8mm case height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44.9 mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-domed sapphire crystal with multi-layer anti-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwich dial with Super-LumiNova BGW9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of all Oak \u0026amp; Oscar profits donated to local Chicago dog rescue, \u003cstrong\u003eOne Tail at a Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 13\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlmsted ExP-01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm army green drab nylon strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaxed canvas watch wallet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oak \u0026 Oscar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42400237158453,"sku":"OlmExP01","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/8002\/6421\/files\/HeatTreatOlm_POW02.jpg?v=1689280015"},{"product_id":"humboldt-exp-02","title":"The Humboldt ExP-02","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re excited to introduce the second watch in our Experimental Series, the Humboldt ExP-02!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorology is a bit of both art and mad science, and our Experimental Series is all about the “mad science” part. For this limited production Humboldt, we’re pushing the limits of our in-house production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe produced both the dials and bezels ourselves to create a sleek, capable tool watch with a refined, monochromatic design that showcases our commitment to craftsmanship. Laser light is used to cut the dials before they’re sandblasted to achieve a stunning matte grey finish. Each dial is then marked with a “ghost script” that shines or vanishes depending on the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watches are fitted with a fixed steel bezel machined right in our Chicago HQ on our trusty shop lathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intensive, hands-on production process results in watches that are as singular as the individuals who wear them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5b85bf0f-7fff-a63b-b53d-c7eb417ab65d\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oakandoscar.pro\/pages\/humboldt-exp-02\"\u003eLearn more about the Humboldt ExP-02\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe Experimental Series is a line of watches that allows us to explore different techniques and expand our horological chops. That can mean new metals, heat treatments, unique dial materials—nothing is off limits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the second watch in the series, and with it, we’re pushing the boundaries of our in-house production capabilities even further. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the first ExP model was forged in fire, this one is cut by light itself. This one-of-a-kind Humboldt features a unique grey dial that sets it apart in the Oak \u0026amp; Oscar collection. Each dial is machined in our Chicago HQ using our very own 100 watt MOPA fiber laser. The chapter ring, hour markers, hand holes, and positioning holes are all cut with powerful laser pulses. The dials are then sandblasted and marked with laser light resulting in a “ghost script” that shines or vanishes depending on the light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Humboldt ExP-02 features a fixed steel bezel that is machined by our watchmaker on a Schaublin 70 lathe. Each bezel is precisely bored to fit perfectly onto the watch case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handcraft involved in producing the Humboldt ExP-02 means that it’s a limited production piece. We’ll make more in the future; these watches just take more time to produce than our regular production models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Humboldt ExP-02 is presented on our precision-designed, tapered (20mm-16mm), brushed stainless steel bracelet with solid, fully articulated links. A secondary orange nylon strap comes with the watch that makes for a really sharp contrast that’s sure to turn some heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe initial run of the Humboldt ExP-02 was limited to just twenty examples. Ten watches were reserved exclusively for Owners, and ten were reserved for the general public. 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