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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsBaltic MR Classic

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$589

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What people say

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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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

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