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CWC 6BB-WRvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$1,750

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

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