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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.

From video reviewers

The Humboldt GMT's sandwich dial and true GMT complication deliver practical traveler functionality in a 40mm brushed stainless steel case with 20ATM water resistance. Swiss-made movement construction with anti-shock and anti-magnetic properties meets tight manufacturing tolerances and rigorous testing standards. Positioning against sub-$2,000 GMT competitors raises questions about value proposition relative to alternatives in this price tier.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$1,775
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