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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT USSS EditionvsZelos Nova 37

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT USSS Edition

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT USSS Edition is lauded for its big-brand level finishing, craftsmanship, and unique design elements like the sandwich lume dial and instant recognizability, with owners appreciating its anti-magnetic properties due to a Faraday cage. The Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement powers the practical GMT complication. One owner notes the bracelet's half-link adjustment creates an odd angle, and lume could be brighter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT USSS Edition highly for its impressive finishing and anti-magnetic capabilities at its price point.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT USSS Edition39.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT USSS Edition56 hoursh
Nova 37
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT USSS Edition200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT USSS Edition$2,200
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
37mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$899
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