Bamford of London GMT TitaniumvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bamford of London GMT Titanium at true scale

GMT Titanium

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT at true scale

The Humboldt GMT

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

11.7mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

56h

56h

MSRP

$1,822

lowest

$2,175

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Brushed
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
n/a
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Double-domed
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
White
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
56h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,822
$2,175
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bamford of London GMT Titanium

The Bamford of London GMT Titanium is widely praised for its comfortable, lightweight 40mm titanium case, legible dial design, and versatile GMT functionality via a secondary crown. Owners appreciate its sporty, casual feel and the 100m water resistance. Reviewers note the 70s-inspired cushion case shape and attractive price point. Some owners find the 40mm size a bit small, and one reviewer felt the GMT bezel markers were slightly oversized. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting around 53 hours of power reserve and another noting a 42-hour power reserve on a different variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bamford of London GMT Titanium highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at an attractive price.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT is praised for its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its robust construction quality for the price. Owners highlight the sandwich dial construction with its signature date window and orange accents, along with its anti-magnetic properties. Some find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward and note the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its precise timekeeping and solid build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Humboldt GMT's sandwich dial and true GMT complication deliver practical traveler functionality in a 40mm brushed stainless steel case with 20ATM water resistance. Swiss-made movement construction with anti-shock and anti-magnetic properties meets tight manufacturing tolerances and rigorous testing standards. Positioning against sub-$2,000 GMT competitors raises questions about value proposition relative to alternatives in this price tier.

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