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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR EditionvsHELM Komodo

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The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
MSRP $2,950
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition39.5mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition56 hoursh
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition200m
Komodo300m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition$2,950
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$295

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition is praised for its anti-magnetic properties, sandwich lume dial, and overall construction quality for its price point. It features a brushed Grade 5 titanium case, a navy blue sandwich dial with an orange minute track and seconds hand, and a Sellita SW330 movement with a 56-hour power reserve. Minor drawbacks noted include bracelet sizing adjustment and lume brightness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition highly for its robust construction and unique dial design at its price point.

HELM Komodo

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

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