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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
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
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
SII NH34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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