Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsOak & 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.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT at true scale

Series 8 880 GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT at true scale

The Humboldt GMT

Diameter

41mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

13.5mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

56h

highest

MSRP

$1,495

lowest

$2,175

Movement

Miyota 9054

Sellita SW330-2

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.54mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Brushed
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
n/a
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Double-domed
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9054
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
50h
56 hoursh
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$2,175
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Reviews

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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT

Owners praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's refined, modern look and textured, snowflake-like dial. Reviewers note its striking gunmetal coating, gold-plated bezel, and true GMT movement. The watch features a 41mm case and 100m water resistance. One owner questions the price point, while another awaits a different colorway. The Miyota 9054 movement has a broad accuracy specification of -10/+20 seconds per day and a 50-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's distinctive design and GMT functionality, though some express reservations about its 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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