Farer GMT BEZELvsOak & 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.

Farer GMT BEZEL at true scale

GMT BEZEL

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT at true scale

The Humboldt GMT

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.8mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

56h

56h

MSRP

$1,325

lowest

$2,175

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
46.8mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Brushed
Caseback
n/a
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Double-domed
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Red
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
$1,325
$2,175
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Reviews

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

Farer GMT BEZEL

The Farer GMT BEZEL is widely praised for its unique design, wearable 40mm case, and playful colors, with reviewers noting its fair pricing around $1,550-$1,575 and Sellita SW330-2 movement. Owners frequently highlight its exceptional fit, finish, and quality for the price, with some comparing it favorably to luxury brands. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 12.5mm thickness with short lug-to-lug dimensions. Some owners find the white dial's legibility challenging, though this was addressed with black hands on later models, and one owner noted the aluminum bezel's durability concerns. The community is split on Farer's market positioning, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

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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