Bernhardt CaptainvsHabring2 Oskar
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Measurements
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Captain
Oskar
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
9.6mm
9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
48h
MSRP
$749
n/a
Movement
Miyota 9039
Habring² A11Ups
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely consider the Bernhardt Captain suitable only for formal dress occasions, not business casual. The watch features rose-gold plating and comes on a leather strap, limiting its water submersion capability. Its 50m water resistance with a screw-down crown is viewed as mixed messaging by some. On balance, owners find the Bernhardt Captain a fine-looking watch, but its utility is restricted by its dress-focused design and water resistance.
Owners widely report that the finishing and presence of the Habring2 Oskar surpass that of the Speedmaster Professional, and the lack of crown guards enhances comfort. The manual-wind Habring² A11Ups movement is noted for its smooth winding feel. Some owners express a preference for applied numerals over printed ones. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Habring2 Oskar highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable, crown-guard-free case design.
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