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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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What people say

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56 hoursh
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$2,175
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