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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.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its exceptional legibility, robust build, and comfortable bracelet taper, with many considering it the best stainless steel GMT ever made. Some find the two-tone variants a perfect balance between sports and dress, while others highlight the versatility of the "Batman" or the iconic status of the "Pepsi." The grey and black variant offers a more reserved aesthetic, and some owners view the all-black 116710LN as the best value buy. However, the bidirectional bezel's lack of satisfying clicks and the Oystersteel's proneness to scratching are noted drawbacks. Some owners find the green GMT hand and text difficult to see, and one owner considers it a downgrade from the Submariner due to its lack of quick-set date and lower water resistance. The Rolex GMT-Master II is difficult to obtain at retail, with wait times averaging 12-24 months.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold construction is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

19 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$50,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18kt Gold
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

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
3285
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
70h
Jewels
25
34
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$50,800
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