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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsRolex GMT-Master II

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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.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its high-quality finishing on the Oystersteel case and bracelet, exceptional dial legibility with bright Chromalight lume, and the versatility offered by various color schemes and models like the "Sprite," "Root Beer," "Pepsi," "Batman," and "Batgirl." Some owners consider specific references, such as the all-black 116710LN, to be the best stainless steel GMT ever made or a great value. The watch is noted for its GMT function and thinner case profile, with accuracy reported around -2/+2 seconds per day by one owner. However, some find the ceramic bezel lacks satisfying clicks, and one owner dislikes the green GMT hand and text against the black dial, along with the bezel text font and polished center links. Acquiring a GMT-Master II from an authorized dealer is challenging, with significant wait times.

From video reviewers

The two-tone black and brown Cerachrom bezel offers a novel and contemporary aesthetic. Reviewers suggest buyers verify lug-to-lug measurements and compare bracelet comfort against full-steel alternatives due to the mixed-metal construction.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
GMT-Master II40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
GMT-Master II70h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
GMT-Master II100m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
GMT-Master II$20,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
Brushed
18 kt Everose gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
3285
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
70h
Jewels
25
34
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$20,050
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