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Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its refined dials and slimmer case, with one owner calling the black dial the "blackest of blacks" and another finding it not top-heavy. The COSC-certified automatic movement is noted, and the Bonklip bracelet is described by one owner as the most comfortable they have ever experienced. However, one owner found the 9 o'clock crown undesirable and noted a ding on the bezel, while another owner found the Bonklip bracelet too small for their wrist. The €990 price is a significant increase from its predecessor, and some may miss the charm of a manual-winding caliber. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its updated design and comfortable bracelet, despite some concerns about the crown placement and price.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer38mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer42h
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer200m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer$1,293
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
M.S.L. - Enamel Balck
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
ETA 2892-A2
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42 hoursh
Jewels
0
21
Complications
COSC
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,293
$1,750
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