Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsFarer ROCHÉ II

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT at true scale

The Humboldt GMT

Farer ROCHÉ II at true scale

ROCHÉ II

Diameter

39.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

56h

highest

50h

MSRP

$2,175

$1,550

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$1,550
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT is praised for its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its robust construction quality for the price. Owners highlight the sandwich dial construction with its signature date window and orange accents, along with its anti-magnetic properties. Some find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward and note the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its precise timekeeping and solid build at its price point.

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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent 39mm case size and thoughtful finishing, featuring a mix of bead-blasted and polished surfaces. Owners and reviewers highlight its value, especially considering its world timer complication, and appreciate the high-quality fit and finishing. The micro pique dial is noted for its unique texture, though some find its edges rough in direct light. One owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices. The leather strap is considered adequate but not exceptional. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its sophisticated design and strong value proposition in the world timer category.

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