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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsPhoibos Kraken

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Kraken40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Kraken40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Kraken200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Kraken$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$499

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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.

Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, dial production, and the thinness of its Miyota 9015 movement, all at a sub-$500 price point. Specific positive mentions include the case and bracelet finishing, with one owner calling the bracelet excellent. The 40mm size is considered ideal by some. However, some owners find the crown guard execution awkward, and the hands have been described as resembling "veiny penises." There is also a concern that the dial's appearance in natural light might not achieve the desired color-shifting, smoky metallic effect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's attractive price point and retro styling are consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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