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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsBrew Retrograph

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Retrograph
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$375

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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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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