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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsHELM Komodo

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Komodo300m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

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
$2,175
$295

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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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